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Resilience is something that is tested at different points of a cancer experience. But how can you build and harness resilience, whether that be the mental, physical or emotional kind? Practising self-care, where you're able, can help, and so can using coping strategies. Taking small, achievable steps to improve holistic wellbeing, for you or your child, can also have huge benefits. Finding distractions or positive things to channel your time and focus into, and surrounding yourselves with the right people – and knowing when to ask them for help – is also important. And, as evidenced in this edition, there’s also a lot of charities and professionals who can help carry the burden. It’s important to remember that resilience and strength are different things. You can’t – and shouldn’t feel you have to – be strong all the time. But hopefully, with the right support, and by finding what works for you, you can adapt to navigate the challenges.
Editor, Sam Chambers
