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Psychological Issues and Care of Cancer Survivors

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One in two cancer survivors experiences high levels of psychosocial distress as a result of a variety of problems that can affect every aspect of life. Common issues include fear that cancer will come back or progress, body image disturbances that impact self-esteem and sexuality, existential concerns such as purpose in one’s life, as well as cognitive, financial, and occupational problems. While these issues are common and can be seen as part of the adjustment process to managing the stressful events presented by cancer and its treatment, these issues do not necessarily abate over time and can lead to long-term psychological problems such as anxiety and depression if left unaddressed. Timely recognition and responsiveness to these problems are critical as they undermine the ability of the individual to cope with residual symptoms and are associated with reduced adherence to treatment recommendations and a reduction in quality of life. There is evidence that distress screening and psychosocial interventions can reduce the psychosocial impact of cancer and improve the quality of life for people who have had cancer. Given that the number of cancer survivors continues to grow, follow-up requires an emphasis on living well using evidence-based interventions and coordinated and integrated care. Oncology clinicians are well-placed to assist patients to live well after cancer by recognizing and responding to their psychosocial needs.

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Zomerdijk, N., Turner, J. (2021). Psychological Issues and Care of Cancer Survivors. In: Rauh, S. (eds) Survivorship Care for Cancer Patients. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-78648-9_17

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