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治療結束後的護理

重要的是，癌症護理人員必須了解，儘管治療已經結束，但癌症倖存者仍在應對許多挑戰。 他們通常會面對治療帶來的副作用，並學習如何適應經歷的許多其他變化。 他們可能不會像他們希望的那樣儘快恢復正常生活。

現在我該怎麼辦？

一旦治療結束，大多數人都希望將癌症治療拋在身後。儘管如此，照顧者最常見的反應之一就是問自己，「現在我該怎麼辦？」他們習慣了很多角色，如醫療保健，幫助，管理家務，並協調從朋友來訪和來電。 許多人必須考慮如何適應這種「新常態」。

到目前為止，您的重點一直放在使患者接受治療上。 因此，這可能是一個喜憂參半的時期-您可能會很高興治療結束。 但與此同時，與親人一起經歷的全部衝擊可能會開始打擊您。

意識到自己的感受

治療結束後會有很多不同的感覺是正常的。 一些護理人員說，治療後他們的感覺更加強烈，因為他們有更多的時間來處理這一切。

您可能會很高興和放心，您所愛的人正在接受治療。 但是您也可能會感到焦慮，因為您不再針對癌症做任何事情。 仍然看到您的朋友或家人處於虛弱狀態時，您可能會感到悲傷和失落。 這也可能是您比以前更加孤獨和孤獨的時期。

您可能有以下共同感受：

• 想念你從病人的醫療團隊有支持。

• 感到有壓力回到自己的舊生活。

• 缺少需要或忙碌。

• 感覺孤獨。 朋友和家人可能會回到他們的日常生活，讓您有更多工作要做。 他們可能不會像您所愛的人正在接受治療時那樣與您簽約。

• Avoiding going out with others for fear of something happening to your loved one while you are gone.

• Finding it hard to relate to people who haven't been through what you have.

• Having mixed feelings as you see your loved one struggle with moodiness, depression, or loss of self-esteem.

• Worrying that any physical problem is a sign of the cancer returning. Yet at the same time, feeling thankful that this person is here and part of your life.

• Looking forward to putting more energy into the things that mean the most to you.

These feelings are all normal. You can manage them by giving yourself time to reflect on your experience with cancer. People need different amounts of time to work through the challenges that they’re facing.

Make Time for Yourself

If you've been putting your own needs aside, this may be a good time to think about how you can best care for yourself. Having some down time to recharge your mind and spirit can help you cope. You may want to think about:

• Getting back to activities that you enjoy

• Finding ways others can help you

• Finding new ways to connect with friends

For example, some caregivers feel the need to give back to others who are facing cancer. They turn their energy to helping people in their community, joining support groups, or volunteering with cancer organizations. For many, making a difference in the lives of others helps them to help themselves.

Let Others Help You

You may feel tempted to tell people that you and your loved one are doing fine and don't need help. It may be that you don't want to trouble people any longer. Chances are that both of you are tired and are still getting used to life after treatment. It may help to tell others that you're still adjusting and let them know ways they can help. Family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers who stayed away during treatment may now be willing or able to support you. Think about what types of support would be helpful. The clearer you can be about your needs, the easier it will be to get the help you need.

However, be aware that others may not be there to help. They may feel awkward about helping or assume that you're getting back to your routine and don't need help any more. Or they may have personal reasons, such as lack of time or things going on in their own lives.

Talking with Family

Try to remember that this time after treatment is new for all. Your family members may also need time to adjust to this new chapter of life for your loved one. Some points you can make:

• Let them know that recovery may take more time than expected. Your loved one may lack energy for a while and need time to adjust to this new normal.

• Ask them to continue doing your loved one's regular duties and tasks until he can get back to a normal routine.

• Let them know what the follow-up care will be and how your loved one will be monitored.

• Be honest about what types of support are needed from them now that treatment is over.

• Thank them for all they did during treatment.

Good communication is just as important now as it was during cancer treatment. Listening to each other, patience, and support can make a big difference.