A STUDY TO IDENTIFY THE PSYCHOSOCIAL PROBLEMS FACED BY CANCER PATIENTS ATTENDING ONCOLOGY CLINICS AT SELECTED HOSPITALS

Author Name: Mrs. Basanti Chakraborty

Volume/Issue: 02/09

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/04.2022-54674371/UIJIR

Affiliation:

Associate  Professor  of Government college of nursing, Rajnandgaon , Chhattisgarh, India

ABSTRACT

There are many areas where we can assess the psychological challenges dealt by the cancer patient and its family.Cancer patients experience several stressors and emotional disturbances. Fear of death, interruption of life plans, changes in body image and self-esteem, changes in social role and lifestyle are all self-esteem, changes in social role and lifestyle are all important issues to be faced. Moreover, disorders may impact the course of the disease and compliance.

Key words: Psychological Problems, Cancer, Oncology, Clinics