Cancer for Allied Health Professional

Cancer for Allied Health Professional

Cancer is one of the most feared illnesses among humans. Although deadly, many cancers are now considered chronic illnesses. Furthermore, with increases in screening, early detection, and treatment advances, cancer incidence and mortality are declining for the first time in 30 years. The complex medical and psychosocial aftereffects of this illness demand diverse professional involvement, ensuring that cancer patients and survivors receive the ultimate medical, physical, and mental healthcare from diagnosis to treatment and through survivorship (Dohan, 2007).

Cancer has many physical impacts on patients and others involved. In addition, the psychosocial impacts are ...