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Prevalence Of Mental Health Issues Among Cancer Survivors

When diagnosed with this deadly disease, a person has to reconsider almost all aspects of his or her life and prepare for the uphill battle. <br>http://bit.ly/2w3CMxM

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Prevalence Of Mental Health Issues Among Cancer Survivors

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  1. Welcome ToSovereign Health of FloridaServices Helpdesk(866) 217-5527www.sovfl.com

  2. Prevalence Of Mental Health Issues Among Cancer Survivors • There aren’t many repercussions as grave and debilitating as witnessed during the entire phase of cancer diagnosis. • When diagnosed with this deadly disease, a person has to reconsider almost all aspects of his or her life and prepare for the uphill battle. More Info: Click Here www.sovfl.com

  3. Prevalence Of Mental Health Issues Among Cancer Survivors • Of the many problems witnessed by the cancer patients, mental disorders like depression and anxiety are quite common. • Since cancer accounts for 20 percent of all deaths in the United States, people struggling with diseases often indulge in negative thinking and other overwhelming emotions, such as sadness, despondency, etc. • According to a report by the American Cancer Society (ACS), there are more than 15.5 million cancer survivors in the U.S., which is speculated to exceed to 20 million by 2026. More Info:Click Here

  4. Prevalence Of Mental Health Issues Among Cancer Survivors • Survivor’s guilt: During treatment, a cancer patient interacts with others in the same boat. A cancer patient may realize that he or she has survived the illness, but not everybody survives cancer. Therefore, he or she is likely to suffer from the pangs of guilt after surviving the treatment. Thoughts that initially unfolded as “why me” during the diagnosis can change to “why not me” when someone survives. • Fear of recurrence: When a cancer survivor is cancer-free for five years, he or she can be considered to be in the safe zone. However, the fear of recurrence can never be ruled out. Cancer can lay dormant for years and then metastasize. Every visit to the doctor, every unexplained ache or memories related to the treatment ordeal can trigger unwarranted fear and anxiety. As a result, cancer patients have to keep looking over their shoulders.

  5. Prevalence Of Mental Health Issues Among Cancer Survivors • Damocles’ syndrome: The term is taken from a Greek lore where Damocles finds a sword dangling over his head, preventing him from enjoying the banquet arranged before him. Similarly, cancer survivors have to cope with the traumatic experiences of the condition. The fear related to the relapse of cancer can psychologically wear them down and affect their personality, outlook and important life decisions, such as marriage and career. More Info:Click Here www.sovfl.com info@sovhealth.com

  6. Health And Financial Issues Post-Recovery • Most cancer survivors experience physical and mental health problems that can arise from unmet needs, disease burden or treatment. • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one-third of 15.5 million cancer survivors in the U.S. face a multitude of physical, mental, social or financial problems that stem from their battle with cancer. More Info:Click Here

  7. Don’t Let Mental Illness Become Cancerous • The diagnosis of cancer as such is quite scary and an extremely difficult illness to adjust with. Unfortunately, the rate of occurrence of mental disorders is also high among the cancer patients and survivors. • Sovereign Health offers behavioral treatment to men and women with mental disorders, substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders. More Info:Click Here www.sovfl.com info@sovhealth.com

  8. Contact US www.sovfl.com info@sovhealth.com 24/7 Helpline (866) 217-5527

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