An expert explores: Emotions and cancer
A colorectal cancer diagnosis and its treatment can have a huge psychological impact on a person and those around them. In our recorded episode, Dr Troy Chase explains ways of coping with some of the difficult feelings that may be experienced.
The session covers several feelings, including self-confidence and body image, fears of recurrence and what happens if cancer does recur, as well as coping with anxiety when out of surveillance and personalised follow-up.
You can find links below to the various support services Troy mentions, that may be available to you and your loved ones, when finding it hard to cope:
- Macmillan Cancer Support - Work and cancer booklet
- Look Good Feel Better
- Colostomy UK
- Bowel Cancer UK’s Online Communities
- Maggie’s - At all Maggie’s Centres there are specific groups and courses for people affected by bowel cancer
About the speaker
Troy Chase
Quality Assurance & Training Lead | Clinical Psychologist Maggie’s West London
Dr Troy C Chase is a Clinical Psychologist at Maggie's. Troy joined Maggie’s in 2020 at their West London Centre. Prior to this, he had worked in the NHS for over 15 years. In addition to his individual sessions with centre visitors, he is involved in delivering a number of courses and groups aimed at supporting people at various stages of the cancer journey.
Troy completed his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2007 at the University of Glasgow and has spent most of his time since then working in oncology. In addition to his clinical work Troy also guest lectures and contributes to research at University College London.
