Major Issues with Cancer Patients.

This is a discussion on Major Issues with Cancer Patients. in Oncology Nursing, part of Nursing Specialties ... Initial Issues: Unawareness Denial Leak of health facilities Diagnostic process Late effects...

Initial Issues:
Unawareness
Denial
Leak of health facilities
Diagnostic process
Late effects in cancer survivors :
1-Physical issues:
Pain
Disfigurement Fatigue
Infections in People with Cancer
Lymph edema
Radiation mucositis and other radiation injuries Urinary complications
Bowel complications
2-Psychological issues:Anxiety
Depression
Uncertainty
Mood swing
Isolation
3-Social issues:
Interpersonal relationship
Health and life insurance
Self image
Finical Burden
Occupational concerns
Self-esteem
Social stigma
4-Sexual issues:
Infertility
Erectile dysfunction
Loss of libido
Ejaculation disorders
5-spiritual issues :
Guilt
Spiritual Distress
Anger at God
Suffering
Negative spiritual thinking
Punishment of sins

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by Kashif B. Arjun Mar 18 2:59 pm

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