Your mental wellbeing as a patient is extremely important and here we provide publications and videos to help you.
Mental Wellbeing
The diagnosis of lung cancer brings stress and anxiety and can affect relationships.
ALK-positive LC patients can live many years and mental wellbeing is an important factor in maintaining quality of life.
Patients experiencing severe anxiety or depression should seek professional help.
If you, or someone close, are feeling overwhelmed or at breaking point, please seek help immediately.
Lung Cancer and Your Mental Health
A guide to talking about and managing the impact of lung cancer on your mental health.
Maudsley Learning
Maudsley Learning, in collaboration with Takeda, have created a series of cancer and mental wellbeing videos to help patients and families manage the psychological impact of cancer.
Stress and Anxiety - Living with Lung Cancer
Emma Britton was diagnosed in April 2025 and took part in the launch of Lung Cancer Europe's report on Mental Health and Lung Cancer. Read her description of her cancer as being like an old suitcase.
The Little c Club
Created by two mums when each was bringing up young children while facing a stage 4 cancer diagnosis. Their aim is to help parents to talk to children.
Global Cancer Patient Council Videos
These short videos were developed by the Global Cancer Patient Council and supported by Roche.
Life Coaching
Jane Woods provides a free online life-coaching 6-week programme to help patients and their close families to cope with stress and anxiety. Jane can also provide one-to-one support.
This not a counselling service.
Ruth Strauss Foundation
Their Family Support Service offers free guidance and support on how to prepare your children when you have been diagnosed with a cancer that can’t be cured and time is limited.
A Poem
Fear and the ocean - reflection on living in the face of illness