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CC BY 4.0 · Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol 2024; 45(01): 061-063
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1768242
Oncology Beyond Science

Surviving Colorectal Cancer: More Than Treatment

Belsiyal C. Xavier 
1   College of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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Abstract

The main aim of this article is to contribute to a complete patient perspective on the psychosocial impact of colorectal cancer. The details included patient personal experience of being a colorectal cancer survivor and perception regarding psychosocial support during management of the illness. Health professionals should assume that patients may have difficulty in illness management and should encourage a discussion of patients' concerns.

Keywords

colorectal cancer - emotional distress - personal experience - psychosocial support


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Article published online:
24 April 2023

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