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Cancer survivors are individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer, and their experiences are defined by the long-term physical and psychological effects resulting from the disease and its treatment as described in [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, the psychosocial impact of the disease on these individuals is directly linked to their history with cancer, as noted in [4].
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Physical and psychological long-term and late effects of cancer pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 3 facts
claimWhile many cancer survivors return to normal functioning and live symptom-free lives after treatment, cancer and its treatment can result in physical and psychological problems that persist in a chronic, long-term manner or emerge months or years after treatment.
claimLong-term and late effects of cancer can negatively impact the quality of life for cancer survivors.
claimLong-term and late effects of cancer can negatively impact the quality of life for cancer survivors.
Coping – Late Effects - NCI cancer.gov 1 fact
claimPost-traumatic stress in cancer survivors can be caused by the accumulation of extreme feelings and repeated stressful events associated with finding out about, treating, and living with cancer.