ABSTRACT
Cancer is one of the world’s most common major diseases, with over 18 million people diagnosed each year. The four most common cancers reported globally are lung, female breast, bowel, and prostate cancer. It is estimated that by the year 2040 there will be 27.5 million new cases of cancer worldwide. Fortunately, due to early detection, advancements in screening, and improvements in treatment, many patients diagnosed will survive and go on to live out their normal life expectancy. Cancer deaths have declined by 27% over the past decade and, according to the American Cancer Society, there were 16.9 million cancer survivors in the United States in 2019––with a projected 22.1 million survivors in 2030. Despite this good news, cancer treatments still take an enormous toll on the body. Survivors are often left to face lasting and unique health issues from both the disease and treatment-associated side effects.
