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- Title
Juggling cancer and life in survivorship: The role of general practitioners.
- Authors
Hart, Nicolas H.; Smith, Allan Ben; Hobbs, Kim; Thamm, Carla; Gordon, Louisa G.; Crichton, Megan; Chan, Raymond J.
- Abstract
Background The number of cancer survivors in Australia is growing. General practitioners (GPs) have a key role in providing holistic care to people experiencing a cancer diagnosis, receiving treatment or enduring long-term effects of cancer and its treatment. Cancer survivors experience a range of unique biopsychosocial issues, requiring significant and coordinated care to optimise their quality of life. Objective The aim of this article is to provide an overview of management strategies for GPs in addressing three highly distressing cancer-related issues: fear of cancer recurrence, financial toxicity and management of relationships. Discussion Recommendations are provided for effective screening and monitoring of cancer-related issues, with management strategies outlined to facilitate GP-initiated discussions and referral to credible resources and other health services. Useful materials relevant to the Australian primary care setting are presented together with an overview of information to support GP provision of cancer survivorship care for fear of cancer recurrence, financial toxicity and relationship issues.
- Subjects
GENERAL practitioners; CANCER treatment; CANCER relapse; CANCER diagnosis; PSYCHOBIOLOGY; PSYCHOLOGICAL distress
- Publication
Australian Journal of General Practice, 2021, Vol 50, Issue 8, p520
- ISSN
2208-794X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.31128/ajgp-04-21-5938