Summary
Overall, aftercare for cancer is a very complex and patient-specific issue. The content of the aftercare depends on the type and severity of the cancer, the chosen form of therapy, the patient’s general state of health and much more. It is a complex network of doctors, therapists and psychologists who provide patients with the best possible care so that they can regain courage and hope for the future after the disease is over.
Active methods also learn to do something good for themselves and their bodies. Often the quality of life of cancer patients can be improved decisively through aftercare, so that they can be reintegrated into normal everyday life and, if necessary, into their professional life without feeling any major restrictions. By involving the patient in the aftercare, he/she has the opportunity to actively shape the course and goals of the treatment and can follow the progress made.
This often gives the patient a feeling of security and planning. Where and how the aftercare takes place can be decided by the patients themselves.
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