Cancer Survivorship Issues: A Survey of Patients in India.AIIMS Study (CANSURVIVE)

The purpose of this study is to assess the various aspects of life in the cancer survivors in India. Cancer survivor is defined as "an individual diagnosed with cancer and who has survived the disease and treatment, and for the rest of his/her life". Cancer survivors are at increased risk of developing various physical and psychosocial conditions, which require to be identified and attended within the cancer care system. Survivorship research is seen as addressing the medical, functional, and health related issues of individuals diagnosed with cancer, as well as that of their families.