Juggling cancer and life in survivorship: The role of general practitioners
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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.
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| Item Type: | Contribution to Journal (Journal Article) | ||||||||
| Refereed: | Yes | ||||||||
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| Additional Information: | Funding: RJC receives salary support from the National Health and Medical Research Council (APP1194051). | ||||||||
| Measurements or Duration: | 6 pages | ||||||||
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| DOI: | 10.31128/AJGP-04-21-5938 | ||||||||
| ISSN: | 2208-7958 | ||||||||
| Pure ID: | 89085147 | ||||||||
| Divisions: | Current > Research Centres > Centre for Healthcare Transformation Current > Research Centres > Cancer and Palliative Care Outcomes Centre Current > QUT Faculties and Divisions > Faculty of Health Current > Schools > School of Nursing |
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| Copyright Owner: | 2021 The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners | ||||||||
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| Deposited On: | 10 Aug 2021 05:18 | ||||||||
| Last Modified: | 29 Mar 2024 19:46 |
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