Editing Patient Pathways: Leukemia (section)

== Challenges during rehabilitation and disease monitoring ==

'''Physical challenges'''

'''Chronic fatigue:''' A feeling of exhaustion that lasts for weeks or months after the end of treatment.

'''Muscle weakness:''' Decreased muscle strength due to physical inactivity during treatment.

'''Postoperative pain:''' Pain that lasts after surgery.

'''Chronic pain:''' Pain that occurs due to damage to nerves or other tissues during treatment.

'''Insomnia:''' Difficulty sleeping, which can be a consequence of stress, pain, or side effects of treatment.

'''Nightmares and anxiety:''' Problems with emotional stress that affect the quality of sleep.

'''Swelling:''' Usually in the arms or legs, caused by the removal of lymph nodes or radiation.

'''Psychological challenges'''

'''Fear of recurrence:''' Ongoing fear of cancer coming back.

'''Anxiety and depression:''' psychological stress and emotional problems associated with the experience of cancer.

'''Social isolation:''' reduced social interaction due to fatigue, anxiety or other symptoms.

'''Financial and professional challenges'''

'''Return to work:''' difficulties returning to work due to physical and emotional limitations. Long-term financial burden associated with ongoing medical expenses.

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