Metastatic prostate cancer

Coping

Coping with metatstatic breast cancer

Hearing that cancer has spread to another part of your body or that it has come back after treatment can be a huge shock. We have information on coping with a metastatic cancer diagnosis. 

You are not alone. We have information, services and support to help you if you have a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer.

Coping with your feelings

Cancer can affect your emotions as well as your body and it's important to care for your mental health. We have information to help you cope with the news that you have cancer and adjust to all the changes this can bring. [Link to Coping with emotions page]

Caring for yourself

There are things you can do yourself to feel as well as possible before, during and after your treatment, such as eating well, being physicially active and stopping smoking. Find out morec about caring for yourself after a cancer diagnosis. [Link to new?Caring for yourself page]

Managing practical matters

Trying to manage work and finances and dealing with day-to day tasks can be challenging when you are coping with cancer.  Our [information and services] can support you. 

More information to help you cope

From tips on talking about your cancer to advice on healthy living during treatment and talking to your medical team, we have lots of information to help you through your cancer journey 

  • Treatment tips
  • Caring for yourself 
  • Coping with side-effects
  • Coping with your feelings
  • Talking about your cancer
  • Financial and practical matters 

Support from our cancer nurses

Edel, one of our Support Line nurses

Our cancer nurses are here for you. Call our Support Line or visit a Daffodil Centre if you need to talk, have questions or want to know about supports and services. Our nurses can:

  • Help you to understand your diagnosis and what to expect from treatment
  • Send you information booklets about coping with cancer 
  • Refer you to services such as exercise programmes and counselling

You can also email the nurses at supportline@irishcancer.ie


Services to support you

Our cancer nurses can tell you more about our services - Call our Support Line or visit a Daffodl Centre to find out more.

Speak to a peer

Our Survivor Support programme we can match you with a volunteer who has gone through a similar experience.

Organising transport

If you’re finding it difficult to get to and from treatments, we may be able to ease some of the strain of travelling to and from your appointments.

Talk to a Cancer Nurse

Support Line

Support Line

Our Cancer Nurses offer confidential advice, support and information for anyone affected by cancer. Call or email supportline@irishcancer.ie. Video calls available. Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Support Line
Our Daffodil Centres

Our Daffodil Centres

Our Daffodil Centres in 13 hospitals nationwide are staffed by Cancer Nurses and trained volunteers who provide face-to-face advice, support and information for anyone affected by cancer.
Our Daffodil Centres