NBHC Care Experience
January 29, 2018
A report from the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC) uses data from 30,000 patients to gain insights into their experiences living with, and beyond, a cancer diagnosis. Among the findings in the study:
- Up to one in five cancer patients report no one discussed different treatment options for their cancer with them;
- Up to one in four report that their care providers didn't consider their travel concerns when planning for treatment;
- One in four report that they weren't satisfied with the emotional support they received during outpatient cancer care;
- Eight in 10 report having physical challenges after their treatment, with increased fatigue and changes in sexual function and fertility the biggest concerns;
- Seven in 10 report having emotional challenges after treatment, with worry about cancer returning, depression and changes in sexual intimacy at the top of the list; and
- Four in 10 report having practical challenges after their treatment, such as returning to work and school, financial problems from paying health bills and getting life insurance.
CPAC says the results show the need for patients to report their symptoms to doctors in real time to address gaps in cancer care.
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