1. Cancer survivorship: an integral part of Europe's research agenda
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Pernilla Lagergren, Anna Schandl, Neil K. Aaronson, Hans‐Olov Adami, Francesco deLorenzo, Louis Denis, Sara Faithfull, Lifang Liu, Franḉoise Meunier, Cornelia Ulrich, and the European Academy of Cancer Sciences
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cancer research ,comprehensive cancer centres ,long‐term effects ,research programmes ,survivors ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 - Abstract
Cancer survivorship has traditionally received little prioritisation and attention. For a long time, the treatment of cancer has been the main focus of healthcare providers’ efforts. It is time to increase the amount of attention given to patients’ long‐term well‐being and their ability to return to a productive and good life. This article describes the current state of knowledge and identifies research areas in need of development to enable interventions for improved survivorship for all cancer patients in Europe. The article is summed up with 11 points in need of further focus.
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- 2019
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