Mental health risks and blood cancers
Did you know that people affected by cancer experience at least double the prevalence of depression and anxiety than in the general population?* That’s not just at diagnosis or during cancer treatment. Even years after treatment, you or your loved one may struggle with cancer-related mental health challenges.
We want all Canadians impacted by a blood cancer to know there is a solution. You can…
- Recognize your risk.
- Watch for mental health symptoms.
- Ask for professional help.
LLSC has multimedia resources to learn more about mental health - no matter where you’re at in your blood cancer experience:
Newly diagnosed adult with blood cancer, or survivor?
Parent of a child with a blood cancer?
Caregiver of an adult with a blood cancer?
*Mental Health Commission of Canada and the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, 2021