For young cancer survivors, completing treatment and going into remission is not enough. They also have to return to studies, work, relationships, and their daily lives. They are under tremendous pressure to get back to their normal life and may face emotional and physical challenges.
Dr. Supriya Bambarkar, Consultant Surgical Oncologist, AIMS Hospital at Dombivli in Mumbai shares vital tips for young cancer survivors who are stressed and anxious about returning to routine life. “Patience is key. It will happen slowly and gradually,” she says.
Millennials and Gen Z aren't exempt from cancer but due to advances in medical science, they are surviving and thriving after diagnosis. Once treatment ends, many of them face an unexpected challenge: the pressure to return to their “normal” lives as soon as possible. “Friends, family members, colleagues expect them to immediately return to their pre-cancer activities. However, that is not going to happen overnight. It indeed takes some time for them. Many young survivors continue to experience fatigue, weakness, sleep
