From Cancer Patient to Cancer Survivor: How to Cope with the Transition

The completion of a cancer treatment regime marks the start of the transition from being a cancer patient to a cancer survivor. In the U.S., the rate of cancer survival continues to increase every year due to changes in early-detection practices and advances in treatment. The American Cancer Society published a predicted estimate of 10,995,610 male cancer survivors and 11,174,200 female cancer survivors by 2030.

In terms of frequency of intensity, medical support at this stage typically lessens the moment treatments are completed. However, a cancer survivor will be required to adjust to different sources of treatment sequelae …read more