This phase is incredibly stressful for the patient and loved ones—diagnostic screening, endless appointments, lots of uncertainty at this phase
Diagnosis
Once a treatment plan has been decided now the patient and loved ones must focus on completing active treatment which might include surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy
Treatment
Once active treatment ends, individuals may utilize survivorship programs. While the patient might be finished with active treatment, there are often physical and mental effects that must be managed. Significant changes in self-schema are often reported by most cancer survivors.