Prioritising self-love is often looked at as a selfish act. However, the truth couldn’t be any further from it. The physical and emotional changes that cancer brings can affect your self-image. When you witness these changes, you may find yourself easily leaning towards lethargic energy.

The importance of why you should take small steps towards loving yourself more and more during those tough days is underestimated. Self-love enhances your ability to heal. The notion that prioritising self-love means you are taking love away from others is a myth. Only by putting your mental and physical well-being first can you start accepting help and love from other people as well.

I have heard patients say that the loved ones in their life are highly supportive but it still does not help them feel better. This is most often because when your loved ones hear that you are diagnosed with cancer, they want to be there for you but don’t know how. When you start with self-love, you not only learn how to love yourself but also how other people can help you in the process. 

This being said, neither I nor anyone can tell you what the steps you should take for self-love are. Self-love differs from person to person. From positive affirmations to cooking food that you love, you need to ascertain what self-love means to you. At Apollo Proton Cancer Center, our team supports you throughout the treatment in ways that help you heal. You can also discuss this with your doctor at Apollo Proton Cancer Center for guidance.