Sue Hwang MD sheds light on cancer survivor realities

• Dr. Hwang describes “What people don’t see about the finish line..”
• The safety net is gone. During treatment you see your cancer team regularly, once it ends survivors often feel anxious. Every pain seems like it could be cancer coming back.
• The psychological echo. During the cancer “fight” your adrenaline was high and now that it has faded, the trauma of your cancer experience sets in.
• The expectation gap. Friends, family, and other social connections are ready to celebrate the end of your treatment, but you are now navigating a body that feels like a stranger to you.