After a successful cancer surgery most common post operative issues are pain, wound healing , fatigue etc . But these are common issues for other major surgeries too.
But major issues related to cancer surgery are emotional and psychological upsets which are due to anxiety , uncertainty about recurrence , financial limitations, depression, social isolation due to bodily changes or deformities. Coping up with these issues are not so easy and need patience of care givers , family support and individual’s mental strength.
Clinical part of post-surgery includes unwanted complications, infections due to lower immunity issue, and side effects of post operative treatments if any, like chemo or radiation.
So ideally before opting for cancer treatment, patient along with his/her caregivers & family members should be counselled well by healthcare providers or doctors which will help patient and his/her family to navigate smoothly through the entire journey.
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