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Surviving Life After Cancer and Nursing Care: A Literature Review

Year 2025, Volume: 4 Issue: 3, 131 - 138, 17.11.2025
https://doi.org/10.59398/ahd.1550196

Abstract

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. However, recent advances in screening programs, early diagnosis, and the development of novel treatment modalities have contributed to a notable increase in cancer survival rates. As survival rates improve, attention has shifted toward the long-term health and well-being of cancer survivors. The end of active treatment does not signify the complete resolution of the disease experience; survivors often face a range of persistent physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and economic challenges. Many of these issues, including the late effects of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, and targeted therapies, may arise months or even years after treatment and can significantly impair quality of life. This evolving landscape necessitates a comprehensive approach to survivorship care, with a focus on promoting health-enhancing behaviors. Evidence indicates that regular physical activity and the adoption of healthy lifestyle practices play a critical role in reducing the risk of cancer recurrence and improving overall survival outcomes. Conversely, factors such as obesity and physical inactivity are associated with increased recurrence rates and reduced life expectancy. Therefore, supporting survivors in developing sustainable health behaviors is essential for optimizing long-term outcomes and ensuring a better quality of life post-treatment.

References

  • Aydin A., Life after Cancer. Can G (Ed). Oncol¬ogy Nursing. 2nd Edition. Istanbul: Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2019, 1231-1243.
  • Miller K, Siegel R, Jemal A. A., Cancer treatment & survivorship facts & figures 2016-2017. At¬lanta: American Cancer Society.
  • LaGrandeur W, Armin J, Howe CL & Leila Ali-Ak¬barian LA. Survivorship care plan outcomes for primary care physicians, cancer survivors, and systems: a scoping review, Journal of Cancer Survivorship. 2017, doi.org/10.1007/s11764- 017-0673-5
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  • Keser İ, Özdemir K, Ertürk B, . Analysis of Ser¬vices Provided in Oncologic Rehabilitation Unit for Cancer Patients. Gazi Journal of Health Sci¬ences. 2017; 2(1), 18-27.
  • Düger T, Atasavun Uysal S, Yıldız Kabak V. Ev¬idence of exercise in oncologic physiotherapy and rehabilitation,2019.
  • Level. Yazıcıoğlu Şener FG, editor. Kanıta Basalı Yaklaşımlar in Physiotherapy and Rehabilita¬tion. 1st Edition.Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2019; 71-8.
  • Isaacson MJ, Hulme PA, Cowan J and Kerkvliet J. Cancer survivorship care plans: Process¬es, effective strategies, and challenges in a Northern Plains rural state, Public Health Nurs. 2018;1-8.
  • Cheung YT, Brinkman TM, Li C, et al: Chronic Health Conditions and Neurocognitive Function in Aging Survivors of Childhood Cancer: A Re¬port from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2018: 110 (4): 411-19.
  • Frederiksen LE, Mader L, Feychting M, et al. Surviving childhood cancer: a systematic re¬view of studies on risk and determinants of ad¬verse socioeconomic outcomes. Int J Cancer 2018 Aug 10. Doi: 10.1002/ijc.31789.
  • Dietmann ME. Nurse Faculty Beliefs and Teaching Practices for the Care of the Cancer Survivor in Undergraduate Nursing Curricula. J Canc Educ. 2017, 32:764-770.
  • Siegel, R. L., Miller, K. D., & Jemal, A. (2023). Cancer statistics, 2023. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 73(1), 17-48.
  • Miller, K. D., Nogueira, L., Mariotto, A. B., et al. (2022). Cancer treatment and survivorship sta¬tistics, 2022. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clini¬cians, 72(5), 409-436.
  • Anderson, J. C., Bouchard, L., & Smith, L. (2021). Survivorship care plans and quality of life among cancer survivors: A systematic review. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 39(28), 3103-3115.
  • Lopez, G. P., & Chen, J. (2020). Psychologi¬cal distress and coping strategies in cancer survivors: A meta-analysis. Psycho-Oncology, 29(11), 1812-1823.
  • Kim, Y., & Park, J. (2019). Physical activity and cancer survivorship: A meta-analytic review. Supportive Care in Cancer, 27(11), 4021-4032.
  • Wang, S., Xu, Y., & Li, Z. (2022). Nutritional in¬terventions for cancer survivors: A systemat¬ic review and meta-analysis. Nutrients, 14(8), 1650.
  • National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). (2024). NCCN Guidelines for Survivor¬ship. Version 1.2024.
  • Thompson, T., & Garcia, R. (2021). Long-term effects of cancer treatment and nursing care strategies: A qualitative study. European Jour¬nal of Oncology Nursing, 50, 101883.

Kanserden Sonra Hayatta Kalma ve Hemşirelik Bakımı: Bir Literatür İncelemesi

Year 2025, Volume: 4 Issue: 3, 131 - 138, 17.11.2025
https://doi.org/10.59398/ahd.1550196

Abstract

Kanser, dünya genelinde halen en önemli morbidite ve mortalite nedenlerinden biri olmaya devam etmektedir. Ancak tarama programları, erken tanı yöntemleri ve yeni tedavi modalitelerindeki gelişmeler, kanser sağkalım oranlarında belirgin bir artışa katkı sağlamıştır. Sağkalım sürelerinin uzamasıyla birlikte, kanser tedavisi sonrasındaki uzun vadeli sağlık sorunları ve yaşam kalitesine ilişkin konular daha fazla önem kazanmaya başlamıştır. Aktif tedavinin sona ermesi, hastalık deneyiminin tamamen ortadan kalktığı anlamına gelmemektedir; kanserden sağ kalan bireyler, fiziksel, psikolojik, sosyal, ruhsal ve ekonomik açıdan çeşitli kalıcı sorunlarla karşı karşıya kalabilmektedir. Kemoterapi, radyoterapi, cerrahi ve hedefe yönelik tedavilerin geç dönem etkileri, tedavi sonlandıktan aylar hatta yıllar sonra ortaya çıkabilir ve yaşam kalitesini önemli ölçüde olumsuz etkileyebilir. Bu değişen tablo, sağkalım sürecinde bireylere yönelik bütüncül bir bakım yaklaşımını gerekli kılmaktadır. Araştırmalar, düzenli fiziksel aktivite ve sağlıklı yaşam alışkanlıklarının benimsenmesinin, kanserin tekrarlama riskini azaltmada ve genel sağkalımı artırmada önemli bir rol oynadığını ortaya koymaktadır. Buna karşılık, obezite ve fiziksel inaktivite gibi risk faktörleri, hastalığın tekrar etme olasılığını artırmakta ve yaşam süresini olumsuz yönde etkilemektedir. Bu nedenle, kanserden sağ kalan bireylerin sürdürülebilir sağlık davranışları geliştirmesi, uzun vadeli sonuçların iyileştirilmesi ve tedavi sonrası yaşam kalitesinin artırılması açısından kritik bir öneme sahiptir.

References

  • Aydin A., Life after Cancer. Can G (Ed). Oncol¬ogy Nursing. 2nd Edition. Istanbul: Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2019, 1231-1243.
  • Miller K, Siegel R, Jemal A. A., Cancer treatment & survivorship facts & figures 2016-2017. At¬lanta: American Cancer Society.
  • LaGrandeur W, Armin J, Howe CL & Leila Ali-Ak¬barian LA. Survivorship care plan outcomes for primary care physicians, cancer survivors, and systems: a scoping review, Journal of Cancer Survivorship. 2017, doi.org/10.1007/s11764- 017-0673-5
  • Hebdon MC, Abrahamson K, Griggs RR and McComb SA. Shared mental models of can¬cer survivorship care. Eur J Cancer Care. 2018;27:e12831.
  • Bray F, Ferlay J, Soerjomataram I, et al. Global cancer statistics 2018: Globocan estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 can¬cers in 185 countries. CA: a cancer journal for clinicians. 2018; 68(6), 394-424.
  • Keser İ, Özdemir K, Ertürk B, . Analysis of Ser¬vices Provided in Oncologic Rehabilitation Unit for Cancer Patients. Gazi Journal of Health Sci¬ences. 2017; 2(1), 18-27.
  • Düger T, Atasavun Uysal S, Yıldız Kabak V. Ev¬idence of exercise in oncologic physiotherapy and rehabilitation,2019.
  • Level. Yazıcıoğlu Şener FG, editor. Kanıta Basalı Yaklaşımlar in Physiotherapy and Rehabilita¬tion. 1st Edition.Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2019; 71-8.
  • Isaacson MJ, Hulme PA, Cowan J and Kerkvliet J. Cancer survivorship care plans: Process¬es, effective strategies, and challenges in a Northern Plains rural state, Public Health Nurs. 2018;1-8.
  • Cheung YT, Brinkman TM, Li C, et al: Chronic Health Conditions and Neurocognitive Function in Aging Survivors of Childhood Cancer: A Re¬port from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2018: 110 (4): 411-19.
  • Frederiksen LE, Mader L, Feychting M, et al. Surviving childhood cancer: a systematic re¬view of studies on risk and determinants of ad¬verse socioeconomic outcomes. Int J Cancer 2018 Aug 10. Doi: 10.1002/ijc.31789.
  • Dietmann ME. Nurse Faculty Beliefs and Teaching Practices for the Care of the Cancer Survivor in Undergraduate Nursing Curricula. J Canc Educ. 2017, 32:764-770.
  • Siegel, R. L., Miller, K. D., & Jemal, A. (2023). Cancer statistics, 2023. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 73(1), 17-48.
  • Miller, K. D., Nogueira, L., Mariotto, A. B., et al. (2022). Cancer treatment and survivorship sta¬tistics, 2022. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clini¬cians, 72(5), 409-436.
  • Anderson, J. C., Bouchard, L., & Smith, L. (2021). Survivorship care plans and quality of life among cancer survivors: A systematic review. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 39(28), 3103-3115.
  • Lopez, G. P., & Chen, J. (2020). Psychologi¬cal distress and coping strategies in cancer survivors: A meta-analysis. Psycho-Oncology, 29(11), 1812-1823.
  • Kim, Y., & Park, J. (2019). Physical activity and cancer survivorship: A meta-analytic review. Supportive Care in Cancer, 27(11), 4021-4032.
  • Wang, S., Xu, Y., & Li, Z. (2022). Nutritional in¬terventions for cancer survivors: A systemat¬ic review and meta-analysis. Nutrients, 14(8), 1650.
  • National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). (2024). NCCN Guidelines for Survivor¬ship. Version 1.2024.
  • Thompson, T., & Garcia, R. (2021). Long-term effects of cancer treatment and nursing care strategies: A qualitative study. European Jour¬nal of Oncology Nursing, 50, 101883.
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Primary Language English
Subjects ​Internal Diseases Nursing​
Journal Section Review
Authors

Nurdan Gürkan 0000-0002-0914-1243

Gülten Kaptan 0009-0004-2971-3415

Publication Date November 17, 2025
Submission Date September 16, 2024
Acceptance Date June 24, 2025
Published in Issue Year 2025 Volume: 4 Issue: 3

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Vancouver Gürkan N, Kaptan G. Surviving Life After Cancer and Nursing Care: A Literature Review. Akd Nurs J. 2025;4(3):131-8.