Patient care management of cancer

Abstract

As estimated by the IARC, the global cancer burden has risen to 18.1 million new cases and 9.6 million deaths in the past year. Apart from other factors, limited access to timely diagnosis and treatment is one of the main reasons behind the high cancer incidence and death. This review aims to cover all the available screening methods for early detection, diagnostics and treatment methods currently available for cancer patients along with proper planning to ensure proper patient care management at each of these levels. Additionally, practical strategies for implementing patient care management for oncology care for both survivors and non-survivors, along with the barriers to care and future recommendations to overcome those barriers have been discussed.