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Cancer recovery
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What it means
A process of physical and mental recovery after active cancer treatment. It includes adapted physical activity, physiotherapy, and nutritional and psychological counseling to improve quality of life.
Related terms
The terms below often appear alongside this one. Each definition is right here, so you do not have to look elsewhere.
- Oncology nutrition
- A nutritional approach tailored to the needs of the cancer patient that takes into account the side effects of treatments. The aim is to maintain body weight and prevent malnutrition.
- Cancer rehabilitation plan
- A structured program that helps the patient regain physical, cognitive or emotional functions affected by cancer or its treatment. It includes physiotherapy, speech therapy and counseling.
- Distress
- A state of emotional, social or spiritual suffering in the context of cancer. It is not a weakness but a normal reaction. Recognizing and assessing distress is part of standard cancer care.
Other terms in “Support”
Glossary definitions are written for patients by the OncoDots team and go through internal medical review. They explain terms; they do not establish a diagnosis and do not recommend a treatment.