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Social History and Cancer Patients

18/4/2020

 
In the setting of incurable cancer… over time most of us learn about the more important things versus the not-so-important things. Hugs from grandchildren are more important than the possible risk of infections…. an overseas holiday is more important than completing that last infusion of chemotherapy.
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It is so important to take a proper social history – who is at home with the patient, spouse (lives along or not), who supports the patient. Do children support their parents – or just weekend hellos?
We learn over time that we as humans take social issues to be vital.

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    Rohit Joshi

    Cancer, Medicine and Life: A cancer and medicine blog to help on the journey of life. Medicine and Medical Oncology are rapidly changing fields and is hard for most people to keep up. A diagnosis of any illness, in particular cancer is devastating news for anyone, and the hope is that we can share knowledge and support each other.

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