Lung cancer stigma
November 8, 2012
STIGMA surrounding lung cancer
may delay sufferers from seeking
medical help, according to Cancer
Australia.
The comments follow a review of
evidence commissioned by Cancer
Australia, which found that lung
cancer patients are more likely to
feel stigmatised by their disease
than patients with other forms of
the disease.
“The diagnosis of cancer is
stressful and confronting for
anyone and for many people with
lung cancer, this can be
compounded by feelings of guilt,
shame, distress and isolation,” said
Cancer Australia ceo Professor
Helen Zorbas.
The review also found that stigma
and nihilism associated with lung
cancer may lead to delays in
seeking treatment.
“It's important to address this
stigma to ensure that all people
with cancer access and receive the
treatment and support they need,”
Zorbas added.
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