Leigh S
Oncology (Williston Park). 1996 Sep;10(9 Suppl):38-9.
The past 20 years have witnessed important changes in the manner in which many people with cancer are opting to deal with their disease. In the past, patients yielded to their physicians' treatment choices and assumed that they would be told all they needed to know about their condition. Today, many people with cancer are taking more active, assertive roles, demanding second opinions and treatment option information, and seeking partnerships with their physicians in making decisions and managing their overall health-care programs. This article describes the growing cancer survivorship movement, explores the varying levels of involvement that people with pancreatic cancer may choose, and highlights resources available to help individuals and their families hone their survival skills.
在过去20年里，许多癌症患者选择应对疾病的方式发生了重大变化。过去，患者听从医生的治疗选择，并认为医生会告知他们关于自身病情所需了解的一切信息。如今，许多癌症患者正发挥更积极、主动的作用，要求获得第二种意见和治疗方案信息，并寻求与医生合作做出决策并管理其整体医疗保健计划。本文描述了日益壮大的癌症幸存者运动，探讨了胰腺癌患者可能选择的不同参与程度，并重点介绍了可帮助个人及其家人提升生存技能的可用资源。
