“Don’t give up.” “You have to be strong.” “Fight, don’t lose hope!” We hear and say these words often – out of concern, a need to support our spirits, a desire to express solidarity. But do we consider how much weight they really have? Can they help? Or maybe, on the contrary, do they add to the burden? In psycho-oncology, we increasingly pay attention to the language […]

A cancer diagnosis is a crisis situation that releases a lot of tension and stress. The clash with our own mortality, fear for the future and the effectiveness of treatment - all this makes us constantly vigilant and agitated. Our nervous system is on maximum alert. Can we help it? Firstly - we need to shorten the perspective and divide the treatment plan into stages. […]

Mastectomy is an experience that can have consequences that are not only physical, but also emotional. Although it is a procedure that saves health and life, for many women it is also associated with a profound change in the way they experience themselves and their bodies. Losing a breast can become an experience that touches on the sphere of femininity, identity, and relationships. It is not always just about […]

Prayer is a form of communication with a higher power or deity and is a common practice in most religions. It can take many forms and have many different goals, depending on the culture, belief system, and individual beliefs. In some spiritual practices, prayer may take the form of meditation, specific rituals, or even acts of sacrifice. Documented human history shows that religion, […]

The end of cancer treatment is a moment that many patients look forward to with hope. However, life after the disease often involves new challenges – physical, emotional and social. Fear of the disease returning, changes in appearance, problems in relationships or the need to find new goals are just some of the aspects that can be challenges after the end of treatment. How […]