A triumphant survival, but at what cost? Meeting the long-term needs of cancer survivors.
1. As more people are treated effectively for cancer, it is important to consider the long-term effects of treatment and the alterations in quality of life. 2. Individual survivors face challenges in coping with physical impairments, psychological adjustments and social discrimination. 3. Rehabilitation programmes need to be devised to help these people make a smooth transition back into the social setting. 4. Financial implications of providing rehabilitation services must be considered.
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D017281:Cost of Illness; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D011788:Quality of Life