SUPERVIVENCIA EN CÁNCER: LA NECESIDAD DE UNA ATENCIÓN INTEGRAL Y LA IMPORTANCIA DE ASUMIR UN ROL ACTIVO

Abstract

Advances in the early detection and treatment of cancer have led to an increase in the number of people who have overcome the disease, reaching 5% of the current population in our country. As indicated by the Sociedad Española de Oncología Médica [Spanish Society of Medical Oncology], this situation poses new challenges that require, among other things, the identification of and attention to the quality of life and the psychosocial needs of this growing population. e objective of this article is to reflect on the importance of comprehensive, specialized, and multidisciplinary care, in which the survivor has a more active participation; however, prior to this, the debate on the concept of the survivor, and a description of the physical, psychological, and social impact of cancer and its treatment are described.