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To provide a safe outlet for people with cancer and their families to explore emotions such as anger, fear and anxiety about the cancer and treatment. Some adults and children find it easier to express difficult emotions and painful times through being creative.

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Some adults and children find it difficult to express emotions or are overwhelmed and anxious as a result of their cancer experiences. Patients can be experiencing significant pain as a result of their cancer or treatment

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Expressing these feelings creatively can help by reducing feelings of isolation, anxiety and stress. For some though, talking about feelings about cancer may be difficult. Art therapy is an activity that allows people to express difficult feelings that might be hard to put into words. Art therapy can take place individually or in groups. You do not need to be good at art or have any experience in making art. The art therapist can work with you at your bedside or in the art thera

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