Understanding the Psychosocial Challenges of Cancer Patients in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

Abstract

newlineBackground and aim of the study. Cancer is a dreaded disease world wide accounting for high mortality and morbidity rate. It is often accompanied with lots of physical activity. Economic, psychological and social upheavals which pose a great threat to the patients and their family members. Throughout the cancer journey, from diagnosis to treatment and beyond, individuals are increasingly confronted with the problems of their disease or the side effects of treatment. newline