Survivorship (sur-VY-ver-ship) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Survivorship (sur-VY-ver-ship)? In cancer, survivorship covers the physical, psychosocial, and economic issues of cancer, from diagnosis until the end of life. It includes issues related to the ability to get health care and follow up treatment, late effects of treatment, second cancers

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