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More than quarter of a million cancer sufferers have been struggling with panic and anxiety attacks during lockdown and are now facing new fears about the loosening of restrictions, research has revealed.
The study, by Macmillan Cancer Support, found fear levels among UK cancer sufferers have been so high that 270,000 people have experienced panic or anxiety attacks or even suicidal thoughts because of coronavirus.
Since the start of the pandemic, over half a million people with cancer have barely left their homes and around a fifth of them say they will stay indoors until a vaccine or effective treatment is widely available, regardless of recent changes to government shielding guidance, the charity found following a survey this month.
Last week, ministers loosened shielding guidance for the most vulnerable, allowing them to meet in a group of up to six people outdoors, including people from different households, while maintaining strict physical distancing. The new guidelines also mean they can form “support bubbles” with one other household with overnight stays in each other’s homes without any restrictions.
www.theguardian.com
The study, by Macmillan Cancer Support, found fear levels among UK cancer sufferers have been so high that 270,000 people have experienced panic or anxiety attacks or even suicidal thoughts because of coronavirus.
Since the start of the pandemic, over half a million people with cancer have barely left their homes and around a fifth of them say they will stay indoors until a vaccine or effective treatment is widely available, regardless of recent changes to government shielding guidance, the charity found following a survey this month.
Last week, ministers loosened shielding guidance for the most vulnerable, allowing them to meet in a group of up to six people outdoors, including people from different households, while maintaining strict physical distancing. The new guidelines also mean they can form “support bubbles” with one other household with overnight stays in each other’s homes without any restrictions.
'Petrified': cancer patients fearful of lockdown easing, says charity
Macmillan Cancer Support found 270,000 have had panic or anxiety attacks due to Covid-19
www.theguardian.com
