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Psychiatrist Answers Questions About Family and Relationships During Cancer
Author(s)Dr. Yesne Alici
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Psychiatrist Dr. Yesne Alici of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center answers questions about family relationships during cancer, from asking for help to talking with children and friends.
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Psychiatrist Dr. Yesne Alici of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center answers common questions about navigating family relationships while living with cancer. She offers guidance on communicating needs during treatment, managing guilt about asking loved ones for help, navigating changes in romantic relationships, talking to children about a cancer diagnosis and helping friends understand how to provide meaningful support. She also explains why open communication can help people with cancer feel more supported while navigating the emotional challenges of their diagnosis and treatment.
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