Is Cancer A Chronic Disease
As survivorship increases, more cancer patients will be living with cancer for longer periods of time. This may affect your view of the disease and your treatment plans. Often, this can be a positive thing. For example, HIV, once a fatal disease, is now considered chronic because treatments exist that extend the life expectancy of individuals who are HIV positive. According to most definitions, cancer is a chronic disease because it meets the requirements established by most health authorities: it is an ongoing condition that can recur, requires medical attention/treatment, and affects activities of daily living....