Psychological care for patients with bladder cancer

Regardless of the disease, psychological care is very important. Many patients will have more or less psychological burden when treating the disease. As a family member or caregiver, you should provide the patient with information about the tumor and emotional support. For patients who have undergone total cystectomy and urinary tract diversion and reconstruction, you should explain the necessity of the surgery and that if the diversion is handled properly, it will not affect their daily life and work, and you should strengthen their confidence in the treatment.

Psychological factors have a great impact on the occurrence, development and even prognosis of bladder cancer. The different psychological qualities of patients and their different psychological reactions to cancer play an important role in the treatment of bladder cancer and the extension of their life or prognosis. Therefore, bladder cancer patients should also do a good job of self-psychological care:

① Do not imagine the final outcome of the disease, and never make any major decisions blindly. If you think that you will be as miserable as you are now, you will inevitably give up on yourself, which will aggravate the deterioration of your physical condition. All pain is short-lived, so do not indulge in temporary pain, but be positive and optimistic to face the pain.

② Reach out to everyone who can help you regain your health. Ask for more love and care from your family, friends, doctors and nurses. Ask them to understand and tolerate your emotional needs and mood swings. The strength and courage to fight despair comes from their generous love and support.