## Cancer Patients Feel Anxious and Lost Between Diagnosis and Treatment A recent study reveals that a quarter of cancer patients felt completely unprepared for the waiting period between their diagnosis and the start of treatment. ### Key Findings from the Research - The poll surveyed 500 adults diagnosed with cancer. - Many patients expressed feelings of anxiety and uncertainty during the waiting period. - The emotional impact of this interval was significant for a large proportion of respondents. ### Patient Experience One patient stated in the survey: > "Nothing could have prepared me for how lost and anxious I felt after hearing the diagnosis and before starting treatment." This highlights the emotional toll the wait can impose on individuals facing cancer. *** This research points to the urgent need for better support systems to help patients cope with the emotional challenges between diagnosis and treatment.

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The Mirror — 2025-11-28