Launch of National Cancer Survivorship Needs Assement in Dublin

The video discusses the shift in focus from cancer survival to addressing the needs of survivors, highlighting the physical, emotional, and financial challenges they face. It emphasizes the importance of comprehensive support systems and the role of community and government in delivering these services. The National Cancer Strategy aims to address these needs, with a focus on survivorship and patient voices.

What significant progress has been made in cancer survival rates?

• Survival rates have tripled from 2 out of 10 to 6 out of 10.

• Survival rates have remained the same over the years.

• Survival rates have doubled from 3 out of 10 to 6 out of 10.

• Survival rates have decreased from 6 out of 10 to 3 out of 10.

What are some of the challenges cancer survivors face after treatment?

• Physical, emotional, and financial challenges

• No challenges at all

• Only physical challenges

• Only emotional challenges

Why is it important to address the psychological needs of cancer survivors?

• Because they are easy to address

• Because they impact the individual's relationships and overall well-being

• Because they are more important than medical needs

• Because they are the only needs survivors have

What role do community support groups play in cancer survivorship?

• They deliver some services and support that the state may not be best placed to provide

• They replace medical treatment

• They are not involved in cancer survivorship

• They provide financial support only

What is the purpose of establishing a working group for cancer survivorship?

• To focus solely on medical needs

• To replace existing medical services

• To make survivorship needs a practical reality

• To reduce the number of cancer survivors