Knowra Cancer survivorship Cancer survivorship Cancer survivorship is the health and quality-of-life experience of people living with or beyond cancer, from diagnosis through treatment and long-term follow-up.
Cancer-related fatigue : Persistent physical, emotional, or cognitive exhaustion associated with cancer or its treatment. Fatigue can continue after treatment and limit everyday activities.
Cancer survivorship care plan : A written summary of cancer treatment and a plan for follow-up care and health needs. It communicates treatment history and responsibilities after active treatment.
Cancer : A group of diseases in which abnormal cells grow uncontrollably and may invade or spread. Survivorship begins with a cancer diagnosis and its effects on health.
Cancer cure : The elimination of cancer such that it will not return, a status that can be difficult to establish with certainty. Survivorship does not require proof that cancer has been permanently cured.
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy : Nerve damage caused by chemotherapy, often producing numbness, tingling, or pain in the hands and feet. This lasting treatment effect can impair movement, sensation, and balance.
Cancer surveillance : Planned testing and clinical follow-up to detect recurrence or new cancers after treatment. Surveillance balances timely detection against unnecessary testing and worry.
Cancer diagnosis : The identification and classification of cancer using clinical examination, imaging, and laboratory tests. Diagnosis marks the start of survivorship for many definitions.
Cancer-free status : A clinical description indicating that no cancer is currently detectable. A person may be cancer-free while still experiencing lasting effects.
Cancer-related cognitive impairment : Changes in memory, attention, or thinking associated with cancer or its treatment. Cognitive changes can complicate work, planning, and daily tasks.
Cancer rehabilitation : Services that reduce cancer-related impairments and support physical, cognitive, and social functioning. Rehabilitation can address treatment effects and restore valued activities.
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Cisplatin Narrower topic : Long-term kidney, hearing, nerve, and fertility effects can persist after cisplatin treatment.
Skin cancer Related : Ongoing skin checks matter because survivors can develop additional primary tumors.
Lung cancer Narrower topic : People treated for lung cancer may face lasting effects, recurrence concerns, and follow-up care.
Mindfulness-based stress reduction Related : MBSR has been studied as supportive care for distress and symptoms during and after cancer treatment.
Breast cancer Narrower topic : Long-term effects and follow-up continue after breast-cancer treatment ends.
Hodgkin lymphoma Related : Long-term follow-up matters because many patients live for decades after treatment.
Ovarian cancer Narrower topic : Long-term follow-up addresses recurrence, treatment effects, and emotional well-being.
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