So, the first stage of treatment of malignant tumor is behind. This is huge progress, and most people want to forget about their diagnosis and return to normal life. Cancer changes lives - and the present, and future. It is possible to have long-term effects of treatment (post-surgical scarring, pain, disruption of organs). You may need psychological and social support to re-establish your lives. There may be difficulties with finances and work. If you have had cancer, you have chances of recurrence of the disease. May resume the same or develop other forms of cancer. Cancer is best regarded as a chronic disease like diabetes or arthritis, and on this basis, people develop a plan for their future lives, or "rescue plan".
"Rescue Plan"It should consist of two parts: history and plan of rehabilitation. In the medical history should be gathered all the information about the disease. Take this information with you each time applying for a new doctor - it will help him to correctly select the right treatment.
Medical history includes: information about the tumor: type, location, size, stage, results of tests and examinations, scheduled courses of treatment: the date of appointment, the dosage, contact information for doctors and health institutions in which you were treated, contact information of doctor who sees you now. A plan of rehabilitation measures will help to assess your current health and understand what to do to stay healthy. Ideally, this plan covers all aspects of life.
The plan of rehabilitation measures should include the following information. Schedule of tests and surveys showing who and where they should be doing, information about long-term effects of treatment, the list of suspicious symptoms that may indicate a recurrence of the disease, recommendations on the organization of a healthy lifestyle (proper diet, weight control, physical activity, smoking cessation),information on possible sources of assistance (funds and charities), information about drugs for cancer prevention (eg, in breast cancer - is tamoxifen), directions to physiotherapy, to a psychologist, information about organizations that provide assistance to cancer patients
A few more words about the "rescue plan"
After the treatment people feel adrift. Sometimes they do not even know that they need in the treatment of post-treatment "and who can give them this support.
"Rescue Plan" – it is a kind of bridge between the past and the future. Look for and collect information regarding your condition. This will help to get the necessary help and support. "The Plan of Salvation" will not allow cancer to attack you again