About this Research Topic
Living with and beyond cancer has become a more common feature in recent decades due to technological advances in cancer treatment. However, cancer survivors of different ages and from different cultures have distinctive needs. The risk of cancer-related complications should be assessed and managed. Prehabilitation and rehabilitation are thus important care components for cancer survivors, pre-, during, and after treatments. This Research Topic focuses on people's experiences of living with cancer and living with the side effects of treatments. In addition, patients of all ages are affected by the fear of recurrence or fear of progression after treatment is completed. The impact of living with or beyond cancer on families and caregivers is also immense.
The challenge is that the health systems are unable to meet the needs of people living with and beyond cancer, globally. The goal of this Research Topic is to explore the needs and solutions of people living with and beyond cancer of all ages and in various countries, highlighting the culturally appropriate support available, encompassing symptom management, psychological care, nutrition, and exercise. Education and information for patients and caregivers are also emphasized. Multidisciplinary teams are a necessity for optimal coordination of care for survivors. This Research Topic will assist clinicians in managing these challenges, providing examples of the best models of care for cancer survivors. Important areas for future research will also be elucidated.
The scope of the Research Topic is to provide support for those living with and beyond cancer. Papers focusing on patient and caregiver support - bridging children, teenagers, young adults, and adults - will be requested.
Specific themes of interest include, but are not limited to:
• Access to survivorship care;
• Symptom management;
• Patient experiences;
• Patient assessment;
• Family and caregivers needs;
• Equality, diversity and inclusion;
• Culturally sensitive care;
• Assessment, monitoring, follow up and delivery of survivorship care;
• Effectiveness of care coordination models;
• Evidence-based clinical guidance;
• Updated contemporary research;
• Returning to work.
The challenge is that the health systems are unable to meet the needs of people living with and beyond cancer, globally. The goal of this Research Topic is to explore the needs and solutions of people living with and beyond cancer of all ages and in various countries, highlighting the culturally appropriate support available, encompassing symptom management, psychological care, nutrition, and exercise. Education and information for patients and caregivers are also emphasized. Multidisciplinary teams are a necessity for optimal coordination of care for survivors. This Research Topic will assist clinicians in managing these challenges, providing examples of the best models of care for cancer survivors. Important areas for future research will also be elucidated.
The scope of the Research Topic is to provide support for those living with and beyond cancer. Papers focusing on patient and caregiver support - bridging children, teenagers, young adults, and adults - will be requested.
Specific themes of interest include, but are not limited to:
• Access to survivorship care;
• Symptom management;
• Patient experiences;
• Patient assessment;
• Family and caregivers needs;
• Equality, diversity and inclusion;
• Culturally sensitive care;
• Assessment, monitoring, follow up and delivery of survivorship care;
• Effectiveness of care coordination models;
• Evidence-based clinical guidance;
• Updated contemporary research;
• Returning to work.
Keywords: Survivorship, Cancer, Supportive Care, Public Health, Patient Experience, Lifespan
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