Cancer support and survivorship are considered to be some significant aspects of cancer treatment, cancer care delivery that focus on improving physical, emotional, and social wellbeing of people diagnosed with cancer.
It has been noted that survival rates have gradually improved from advancements in early detection and treatment and it has been found wise to understand the difficulties of life after cancer.
Survivorship has been identified to start from the time the person is diagnosed and continues for the whole of their life. It involves various parts like managing the physical side effects of treatment, addressing emotional health and readjusting into daily life.
Patients may feel some emotions including relief and happiness or fear and anxiety of experiencing the ailment again. The problems mentioned have been found to be well-supported by healthcare providers, friends, and relatives as well as support groups for survivors.
Physical health can be a long process whereby patients require constant attention with follow up to address potential side effects like fatigue, pain or alteration of normal body functions. It is important for all patients to have follow up appointments and screening tests at intervals with their doctors in order to identify any new health condition. Therefore, resources such as survivorship care plans that are designed by healthcare teams. The survivors know what they need to do to improve their health status after the disease.
Emotional support is also as important. Counseling or support groups have often been helpful for survivors who get to connect with world and share their stories. There are more options available like getting help from hotlines, online forums or organizations.
To conclude, promoting a healthy lifestyle through improved diets, and better stress management, may also yield improved quality of life for survivors. Other things that should be taken seriously include doing things that are satisfying in the mental health domain.
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