Open AccessComprehensive cancer control: promoting survivor health and wellness
Author(s) -
Elizabeth A. Rohan,
Nina Miller,
Floyd Bonner,
Kristi Fultz-Butts,
Mandi Pratt-Chapman,
Catherine M. Alfano,
Kristen Santiago,
Kendall Bergman,
Eric Tai
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
ccc. cancer causes and control/ccc, cancer causes and control
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.073
H-Index - 134
eISSN - 1573-7225
pISSN - 0957-5243
DOI - 10.1007/s10552-018-1107-z
Subject(s) - medicine , public health , epidemiology , cancer , environmental health , cancer prevention , gerontology , family medicine , nursing
As of 2016, an estimated 15.5 million cancer survivors were living in the United States and the number of cancer survivors is expected to increase to 20.3 million by 2026. Numerous clinical studies have shown that comorbidities, such as obesity and diabetes, and unhealthy lifestyle choices, such as physical inactivity and heavy smoking, negatively influence overall quality of life and long-term survival of cancer survivors. Accordingly, survivorship programs seek to focus on overall wellness, including symptom management, monitoring for late effects of treatment, monitoring for recurrence, helping patients adapt healthy behaviors, and quality of life. This paper provides a broad overview of public health efforts to address the needs of cancer survivors.