Surviving cancer is not enough, living a better life is also important.

Cancer Survivors: Till now, cancer treatment was considered to mean only saving the patient, but now this thinking is changing. A new report has warned that cancer cases may increase across the world in the coming times. But there is another big problem with this, which is not counted in these figures, that is the increasing number of cancer survivors, who need medical and mental support for a long time. According to the doctor, due to early detection of the disease, better treatment methods and improvements in surgery, patients are now living longer than ever before, but this has also created a new health challenge.

End of treatment is not the end of the journey

Doctors say that most patients assume that their cancer-related problems end once the treatment is completed, but in reality a new phase begins from here. According to him, the side effects of cancer or its treatment persist for years. Such patients suffer from fatigue, nerve problems, heart related diseases, hormonal changes, problems related to childbearing and the risk of cancer recurring. Therefore, such patients are advised to get themselves checked by a doctor from time to time. The most dangerous thing is that many patients struggle with things like anxiety about the disease returning, depression, difficulty in concentrating, etc.

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More attention will have to be paid to the care of survivors

Experts say that for cancer survivors, it is very important to have regular check-ups, physiotherapy, proper eating habits, support for mental health, pain relief and proper information to the patients. This increases their confidence. According to him, now the health system will not be limited to treating cancer only, but will also have to pay equal attention to the care of recovered patients. The WHO report also reiterates the same thing. According to the report, cancer affects not only the body but also many other aspects of life. Therefore, it is important that these things are also taken full care of.

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