Taking Care of Your Mental Health

A pancreatic cancer diagnosis can cause psychological distress and stir feelings of depression, loneliness, and isolation. Fortunately, there is help for you and your loved ones. Learn about options for emotional support, as well as techniques for coping with stress.

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pancreatic cancer patient Burt Rosen
Managing Your Care
June 25, 2025 • 5 Min

A New Sidekick in Your Pancreatic Cancer Journey: Artificial Intelligence

Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor patient Burt Rosen uses artificial intelligence to help him understand medical data, and to make him laugh.

Social worker E. Angela Heller
Taking Care of Your Mental Health
August 25, 2022 • 4 Min

Calming the Storm of a Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis

Social worker Angie Heller and caregiver Richard Cohen describe ways patients and loved ones can focus on what matters most after diagnosis.

Psychiatrist Dr. William Breitbart
Taking Care of Your Mental Health
October 14, 2021 • 5 Min

Mental Health and Pancreatic Cancer

Dr. William Breitbart provides tips for your mental health during pancreatic cancer treatment, and an explanation of who can provide help.

Dr. Suneel Kamath and pancreatic cancer patient Sandy Robis
Taking Care of Your Mental Health
July 29, 2021 • 4 Min

The Power of Therapeutic Laughter

Dr. Suneel Kamath and pancreatic cancer patient Sandy Robis discuss the important role of laughter in cancer treatment.

Social worker Lauren Shaffer discussed scanxiety.
Caregivers
May 4, 2020 • 5 Min

Where Caregivers Can Turn When they Need Support

Social worker Lauren Shaffer provides information about how and where caregivers for pancreatic cancer patients can get support and help for themselves.

Psychiatrist Dr. William Breitbart
Taking Care of Your Mental Health
November 19, 2018 • 4 Min

Psychosocial Oncology: Helping Patients Manage Stress During Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

Psychosocial oncology uses the creative arts to help pancreatic cancer patients manage stress during treatment, explains Dr. William Breitbart.