Question

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in both men and women. Caring for the cancer patient and family requires a multidimensional approach.

What does it mean to provide a multidimensional approach? What are some examples of how the care team can meet the patient and the family’s needs? Who are the members of the care team and how are they involved in providing multidimensional care?

Answer 1

Cancer is not a single disease, Infact it is a combination of many diseases because it targets the immune system directly and weakens it. The weak immune system leads to several infections. Both, the physical and mental health is affected. A cancer patient needs clinical treatment as well as motivation, will power, determination to survive. The doctors, nurses, family and friends are the members of multidimensional care for cancer patients. The doctors and nurses assist the patient by providing therapy. The family and friend become the moral support for the patient. The pain arise from cancer is unbearable for body as well as mind.