Anxiety

Being anxious about the diagnosis and treament of head neck cancer is experienced by every patient and thier carers/family. Anxiety is particularly high after the diagnosis and before treatment starts. Also some patients remain very anxious during follow-up about the cancer returning.

All the staff appreciate the anxiety of patients and carers. They will support and answer questions.

Also at the Regional Head and Neck Unit we have Jim who is an emotional support therapist. He provides specialist counselling and therapy. If you wish for further information about this please don't hesitate to ask Sally Lane, our Clinical Nurse Specialist, or speak to the staff on the ward or at out-patients.