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Survivorship
Cancer Survivorship Issues
Maybe it's your mother, maybe it's your co-worker, or your neighbor, or maybe you yourself are a cancer survivor. In America alone, there are approximately 10.8 million people living with a history of cancer. These survivors will be the first to tell you that you can live a fulfilling life after a cancer diagnosis.
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Learn About Your Cancer Concerns
Learn what to expect during your cancer experience and what questions to ask. Information about the physical and emotional effects of cancer and its treatment and managing day-to-day matters.
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The Emotional Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis
When you are told you have cancer, the diagnosis affects not only you but also your family and friends. You feel uncertain about what changes will take place in your life and in theirs. You may feel numb or confused. You may have difficulty listening to, understanding, or remembering what people tell you during this time. This is especially true when your doctor first tells you that you have cancer. It is not uncommon for people to shut down once they hear the word "cancer."
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Writing About Emotions May Improve Quality of Life
Cancer survivors who write about their thoughts and feelings may improve the quality of their lives. The study, which appeared in The Oncologist, found that cancer patients who wrote about their emotions experienced benefits immediately after the exercise, and that the positive effects remained three weeks later.
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Post-treatment Considerations
After cancer therapy has been completed, a cancer survivor may be faced with new anxieties. Survivors may experience anxiety when they return to work and are asked about their cancer experience, or when confronted with insurance-related problems. A survivor may fear subsequent follow-up examinations and diagnostic tests, or they may fear a recurrence of cancer. Survivors may experience anxiety due to changes in body image, sexual dysfunction, reproductive issues, or post-traumatic stress. Survivorship programs, support groups, counseling, and other resources are available to help people readjust to life after cancer.
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