Comment faire de l’après-cancer un projet de vie, plutôt qu’un projet de survie

Abstract

The promise of a Post-cancer outcome synonymous with a new life project rather than survival involves a number of stages, some of which even precede treatment. The first step is to tailor cancer risk management to each individual's family history and risk factors, so as to adapt screening and prevention methods and thus enable early diagnosis, which limits the impact of treatment and can improve survival. Once a patient has been diagnosed with cancer, access to comprehensive, rapid diagnostic pathways that take into account the specific characteristics of each patient will enable them to have a better experience, which in turn will ensure a better recovery. The practitioner in a situation of "shared decision-making" with the patient must choose the most effective treatment but also limit the risks of after-effects. The Post-cancer period itself can be a lonely one, and with the help of new healthcare professionals, the practitioner must also support the patient during this stage of his or her recovery.