Psychological guidance for breast cancer patients: lights of hope

In the journey of life, breast cancer is like a sudden storm, posing a double physical and psychological challenge to patients. In the face of this serious disease, psychological guidance has become an important part of helping patients to overcome the disease and regain their life’s confidence. 1. When it comes to finding out that they have been diagnosed with breast cancer, the first reaction of many patients is shock and denial. They find it difficult to accept this cruel reality and often question the accuracy of their diagnosis and seek medical evidence. This response is a self-protection mechanism that seeks to reduce psychological stress through denial. However, denial does not change reality and, over time, patients have to face disease. Fear and anxiety. Fear and anxiety are one of the most common psychological responses to breast cancer. Patients are concerned about the progress of the disease, the side effects of treatment, the risks of surgery and the impact on future lives. They may have symptoms of insomnia, reduced appetite and panic. Fear and anxiety not only affect the physical and mental health of patients, but also the dependence of treatment. 3. Depression and grief The process of diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer is often accompanied by physical pain, fatigue and image change, which can cause psychological trauma to patients. Patients may feel depressed and sad, lose interest in life and even wish to commit suicide. Depression and grief affect the patient ‘ s immune system, reduce the body ‘ s resilience and discourage the rehabilitation of the disease. 4. Angry and resentment. Some patients face disease in which they feel anger and resentment and feel their fate is unfair and why they suffer from the disease themselves. They may be dissatisfied with their families, doctors, and society, and may even be attacked. Angry and resentment are a normal emotional response, but failure to obtain timely guidance can affect the patient ‘ s interpersonal relations and treatment effectiveness. 5. Access and adaptation. Over time and in the course of treatment, some patients will gradually accept their disease and begin to adapt to a new life. They cooperate actively with the treatment, adjust their mentalities and seek the pleasures and meanings of their lives. Acceptance and adaptation is a positive psychological response that helps patients to improve their quality of life and promotes the rehabilitation of diseases. 1. Promoting physical rehabilitation 1. The mental state is closely related to physical health. A good mental state enhances the functioning of the immune system, improves physical resistance and promotes the rehabilitation of diseases. On the contrary, poor mental state affects the immune system, reduces the body ‘ s resilience and exacerbates the symptoms of disease. Thus, the psychological guidance of breast cancer patients helps them to remain in a good psychological state and to promote their physical recovery. Diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer have a significant impact on the lives of patients, including physical pain, fatigue, image change and changes in family and social relations. Psychological guidance helps patients adapt to their new lives and improve their quality of life. Patients can better respond to the challenges posed by the disease by learning how to deal with stress, managing emotions and finding support. 3. Increased treatment dependence Psychological guidance can help patients to understand their disease knowledge and treatment methods and increase confidence in and dependence on treatment. Patients are better able to cooperate with doctors in the process of learning about the disease, to take their medication on time, to review it regularly and to improve its effectiveness. At the same time, psychological guidance can help the patient to alleviate anxiety and fear in the course of treatment and to increase its tolerance. 1. Cognitive behaviour therapy. Cognitive behaviour therapy is an effective method of psychotherapy that relieves psychological stress by changing the way people think and behave. Among breast cancer patients, cognitive behaviour therapy can help patients to recognize their emotions and behaviours and learn to deal with diseases in positive ways of thinking and behaviour. For example, patients can ease anxiety and fear by learning relaxing skills, positive self-infliction, and rational living arrangements. 2. Supportive psychotherapy is a psychotherapy approach that is based on listening, understanding and support. Among breast cancer patients, supportive psychotherapy can help people reduce their psychological stress and increase their capacity to respond to diseases. Supportive psychotherapy can be provided by professional psychologists or by family members, friends, volunteers, etc. Patients can alleviate psychological stress by communicating with others, sharing their feelings, obtaining support and encouraging. 3. Artotherapy Artotherapy is a psychotherapy method for expressing emotions and alleviating psychological stress through artistic creation. Among breast cancer patients, art therapy helps them to release their emotions and relieve psychological stress. Arts therapy can take many forms, including painting, music, dance and writing. Patients can choose their own art therapy based on their interests and preferences. Sport therapy is a therapeutic method for promoting physical and mental health through sport. Among breast cancer patients, physical therapy helps them to relieve their physical pain and fatigue, enhance their physical resilience and improve their mental health. Sports therapy can take many forms, including walking, yoga and Tai Chi. Patients may choose a sports therapy that is appropriate for themselves, depending on their physical condition and preferences. 1. Family support The family is the closest person to a breast cancer patient, whose support and care are essential for his or her recovery. Families can support their patients by accompanying them, listening to them, encouraging them to feel the warmth and strength of their families. Families can also help the patient to solve real problems in life, such as child care, housework, etc., and reduce the burden on the patient. Social support also has an important impact on the rehabilitation of breast cancer patients. Society can support patients by providing medical care, counselling, rehabilitation, etc. At the same time, society can create a good social climate by disseminating information on the prevention and treatment of breast cancer and increasing public understanding and care for breast cancer patients. 1. Actively face the disease. Patients can increase their awareness of and confidence in the disease through knowledge of the disease, communication with doctors, and participation in patient associations. At the same time, patients have to learn to accept their illness, not to be overly blameful and complaining. 2. Maintaining a good mind is key to combating disease. Breast cancer patients need to learn to adapt their mentalities to remain optimistic, positive and positive. Patients can relax their moods and stress by listening to music, watching movies, reading books, travelling, etc. 3. Looking for pleasure in life Patients can choose their own activities, such as drawing, calligraphy, photography, handmade, etc., based on their own interests. At the same time, the patient may participate in activities of public interest that help others to achieve their own values. In short, breast cancer patients face disease not only through physical treatment but also through psychological counselling. Psychological guidance helps patients to relieve psychological stress, improve their ability to cope with diseases, improve their quality of life and promote physical rehabilitation. At the same time, family and social support has an important impact on the rehabilitation of patients. Let us all focus on the mental health of breast cancer patients and light up hope for them.