Webinar: Living Better After Cancer - Young Adults Adapting To A New Reality |PatientsEngage

Submitted by PatientsEngage on 3 May 2019

An insightful panel discussion with two cancer winners and a Psycho Oncologist who talk about the various aspects of cancer survivorship especially among young adults.

The latest in our ‘Living Better’ series of Live Q&A sessions looks at the psycho-social aspects of young adults who have to deal with cancer. This session covers how cancer re-defines identity, how it affects relationships and friendships, equations at work and perspectives in life.

Listen to an insightful and interesting session with Psycho Oncologist Aneri Shah and Cancer survivors Gauri and Pranay as they tackle a wide ranging set of topics:

Handling the "Why Me" phase and their advice to others going through this
Cancer patients struggle with letting friends and colleagues see them while they are going through treatment. How should they decide what is appropriate?
Suggestions for friends and families of cancer patients. Should they talk about cancer? What could they say? What should they not say/do?
Handling the challenges of returning to work during and after the treatment
Impact of cancer journey on perspective on work and life
Guidance for childhood cancer survivors - should they talk about it when making new friends
Appropriate time to share/disclose the cancer experience during dating.
Effect of cancer on existing marriages and marriage prospects. Advice to patients and families
Cancer and stigma
Most patients go through a lot of fear, insomnia, anxiety. Tips on handling this.
Regaining energies after cancer and getting back to doing the things one loves.

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Types of Lymphoma and stages

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Signs and Symptoms of Lymphoma

There are roughly over 60 types of lymphomas which are commonly grouped as Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin. Symptoms can be general and can be seen almost anywhere in the body not just the area where the cancer is around. Signs and Symptoms of Hodgkin's Lymphoma Approximately one-third of the patients may have disease-related symptoms, including B symptoms and pruritis (itching of the skin). Less commonly, patients may report pain in involved regions after ingestion of alcohol. B symptoms are…
Management of Lymphoma

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Prevention of Lymphoma

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Lymphoma

Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a part of the circulatory system, which defends the body against infections. The lymphatic system is made up of organs, such as spleen and tonsils, lymph vessels and lymph nodes and they circulate lymph, a fluid, which contains lymphocytes that fight bacteria. In Lymphoma, there is an abnormal growth of the lymphocytes that then begin to accumulate in the lymph nodes of the body or in the spleen. In some cases, it can…
CANCER: A friend who warns or a foe with thorns!

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Management of Cancer

Food and Nutrition Cancer and cancer treatments can be harsh on the body. Lack of appetite, weight loss and muscle wasting are common during cancer and treatment. Healthy food choices that are high in calories and proteins can boost cell growth, weight gain and improve recovery. Here are some tips for good nutrition that can be followed while treatment is ongoing: Eat small and frequent snacks Eat every few hours Include lots of leafy greens and vegetables in the diet (but make sure they…
Cancer Treatment

The options depend on the type of cancer, how far it has spread, age, lifestyle and the health status of the patient. There is no single treatment for cancer and doctors often combine different types of treatment. Surgery - Surgery is the oldest known method of treating cancer. Surgery is quite effective if the cancer has not spread or metastasised. Surgery is often combined with other forms of therapy, like radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Chemotherapy - Chemotherapy is generally used when the…
Causes of Cancer and Risk Factors

What causes cancer? Understanding the causes and risk factors can help in cancer prevention efforts and early detection strategies. Here are some common triggers: Genetics - Genetic predisposition can increase the risk of certain cancers, especially in families with a history of the disease. Each cell in our body contains DNA, which controls its action. Any change or mutation to the DNA that damages the genes involved in cell division can lead to cancer. Cancer occurs when because of gene…
Prevention of Cancer

Cancer accounted for an estimate 9.6 million deaths in 2018. This cancer burden can be reduced by avoiding key risk factors, early detecttion and management of patients. The risk of developing cancer depends on genes, environment and lifestyle. If the cancer is linked to certain behaviours, it may be prevented. Here are some dos and don’ts: Do not use tobacco (smokless and smoking) to protect against oral, lung and several other cancers Do not drink excessive alcohol to protect against liver…