Consequences of Cancer
Here are some possible long-term consequences of cancer and its treatment.
Psychological and social consequences
- Fear of cancer recurrence
- Fear of future HPV infection
- Body image issues
- Lack of confidence
- Memory/concentration problems
- Impact on family/friends
- Financial problems
- Isolation Anxiety
- Stress
- Depression
- Change of outlook on life
- Unable to work or continue education
- Embarrassment or difficulty coping, which can affect relationships, work and day to-day life in many ways
Physical consequences
- Pain, arthralgia, numbness
- Scarring
- Facial or body disfigurement
- Persistent hair loss
- Lymphoedema
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Fatigue
- Nausea, vomiting
- Weight loss, weight gain
- Sleep disturbance
- Changes in bowel function
- Bowel or bladder adhesions, strictures, fistulae
- Stoma
- Hernia
- Bleeding from the bowel or bladder
- Changes in bladder function
- Sexual difficulties
- Early menopause
- Hot flushes
Ref: macmillan