Psychosocial Support for Cancer Survivors
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56570/jimgs.v2i2.129Keywords:
Cancer survivorship, Psychosocial issues, Quality of life, Health behaviors, Care outcomesAbstract
Psychosocial issues are significant challenges for cancer survivors after treatment. They impact quality of life, health behaviors, and outcomes. Addressing these issues is crucial as part of survivorship care.References
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