| Cancer
Survivorship: Going Beyond Tumours and Treatment
With
advances in modern oncology, diagnosis of cancer is no longer a
dreaded death sentence. Cancer survivorship i.e. living beyond diagnosis
and treatment of cancer, is now a reality.
Today,
oncologists at NCC are going beyond shrinking tumours and prolonging
the life-span of cancer patients, our team of professionals are
also striving to provide meaningful extensions to both quantity
and quality of life.
This
is made possible through novel chemotherapeutics and pharmacologic
interventions which not only battle cancer, but also minimize the
side-effects of cancer treatment. In addition to providing medical
assistance, we aim to minimize unnecessary stress that may affect
cancer patients and their families. One such stress is their economic
position. Hence, in this issue, you will find some useful guidance
on how to return to the workforce. We also hope that you will be
encouraged by real-life accounts of 2 cancer survivors on coping
with their emotions in the face of their battle with active cancer.
As for caregivers, you will find helpful tips on taking care of
yourself while looking after your loved ones with cancer.
Cancer
survivorship celebrates health and life! It salutes the courage
of the survivors and the strength of their loved ones. Read on and
join us in raising our glasses to these brave survivors.
Sandeep
Rajan
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