EPISODE · Jul 20, 2023 · 14 MIN
When Cancer Treatment is Over: A Surprisingly Stressful Time
from The Integrative Palliative Podcast · host Delia Chiaramonte, MD
When cancer treatment is finished, people expect to feel happy. Some do, of course, but many don't.Any serious illness can be scary, but finishing chemotherapy or radiation can leave people feeling unsettled because the close attention from the oncology team ends.And family and friends may expect the person to go back to "normal" but the patient may feel anything but normal.It is important to support people through this time, and let them know that their experience is not unusual.In support of courageous coping,Dr. CDelia Chiaramonte, MDwww.integrativepalliative.com/training Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend! And be sure to subscribe!Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/IPI-stay-in-touchI'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/
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When cancer treatment is finished, people expect to feel happy. Some do, of course, but many don't. Any serious illness can be scary, but finishing chemotherapy or radiation can leave people feeling unsettled because the close attention from the oncology team ends. And family and friends may expect the person to go back to "normal" but the patient may feel anything but normal. It is important to support people through this time, and let them know that their experience is not unusual....
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