The word “Cancer” comes from the Latin word ‘Carcinoma’ meaning crab. It is the most dreaded disease and refers to all malignant tumours caused by the abnormal growth of a body cell or a group of cells. It is today, the second largest killer in the world, next only to heart ailments. The term covers [...]
Don’t feel stupid about asking for information to be explained in a different way and/or repeated as many times as you need. No reasonable person would expect you to understand and remember everything after being told only once. Many patients hold back from asking questions because they are worried about looking ignorant or stupid. If [...]
Why Do I Need to Tell All Ну Doctors about My Cancer History? If you see or speak to doctors who are not oncologists, such as your gynecologist or cardiologist, be sure to tell them that you recently completed cancer therapy. Your history of cancer treatment is an important piece of information when a doctor [...]
How Is Postcancer Fatigue Related to Depression? As is discussed in the section on depression, dealing with the consequences of postcancer fatigue can increase your risk of developing depression. Depression may have been ruled out when you were first evaluated, and you may be coping as well as humanly possible. You believe that you cannot [...]
What If I Am Faced with Many Big Decisions in My Life Now That Mу Treatments Are Over? Recovery from cancer treatment often brings opportunities for making big changes. Your work situation may have changed while you were being treated. Your changed perspective may lead you to feel that you want to make a career [...]
If I Am Experiencing Posttreatment Anxiety, How Long Will It Last? Anxiety will come and go, especially around special times such as checkups and anniversaries. Recognize that anxiety is a common companion during the transition to your new normal life. The intensity and duration of your anxiety will depend on your normal tendency toward anxiety, [...]
In Australia each state has its own Central Cancer Registry where hospitals are required to send information on cancer statistics. There is a move to develop hospital-based cancer registries along the lines of the US model, which enables hospitals and doctors to follow the course and outcome of their patients diagnosed and treated for cancer. [...]