The Lifelong Journey of Cancer Survivorship: Emotional Challenges and Support Strategies |...

Cancer (https://www.webmd.com/cancer/understa...) impacts millions of Americans each year, but there’s often a misconception the journey of cancer care ends when treatment ends. In reality, cancer survivorship is a lifelong experience. And there’s a multifaceted impact of a cancer diagnosis (https://www.webmd.com/cancer/understa...) on our loved ones and ourselves. What are the challenges of navigating life post-cancer and treatment? And how can we (https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/people/... support in this journey? Donald Rosenstein, MD (https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/people/..., psychiatrist and director of the Comprehensive Cancer Support Program (https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/patient...) at UNC-Chapel Hill, explores with us the emotional effects of survivorship, including grief, fear of recurrence, changes in self-image, and the complexities of parenting and relationships. He also emphasizes the importance of emotional support, community, and patient advocacy in the ongoing journey of cancer survivorship.

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