Note, 5 Ways to Improve the Quality of Life for Cancer Patients

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Note, 5 Ways that Can be Done to Improve the Quality of Life of Cancer Patients.

Note, 5 Ways to Improve the Quality of Life for Cancer Patients

Dream - Rapidly developing medical technology today makes cancer treatment very effective. Some cancers, when detected in the early stages, can be cured. One thing that cannot be avoided with cancer is that the quality of life of patients at certain times will experience a decline.

Cancer can cause physical and psychological changes that affect the quality of life of the sufferers. Professor Dr. Dr. Aru Wisaksono Sudoyo, Sp.PD-KHOM, FACP, Chairman of the Indonesian Cancer Foundation, revealed in the MSD Press Conference that support from family and loved ones is crucial for cancer patients to regain their quality of life. For caregivers and patients, it is important to implement the following methods for a more comfortable and quality life.

1. Balanced Nutrition

To maintain the quality of life for cancer patients, make sure they receive adequate nutrition. By consuming a balanced diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and protein, the patient's immune system will also improve.

2. Doing Light Exercise

The next step is to engage in regular light physical activity. This activity will help maintain fitness and improve the patient's mood, which in turn affects the improvement of quality of life.

3. Stress Management

To reduce stress levels caused by the disease, patients can practice stress management techniques. For example, meditation, yoga, or deep breathing exercises.

4. Motivasi translates to "4. Motivation" in English.

As the closest person to cancer patients, we must always help them realize the meaning and purpose in life. Treatment like this is very important to do, because this is what can provide motivation and positive spirit to the patients.

5. Emotional Support

What is also very important is emotional support for patients as well as a powerful way to improve their quality of life. This support can come from friends, cancer survivor groups, especially family.

This makes MSD Indonesia together with the Indonesian Cancer Foundation (YKI) hold a talk show "Every Second, Every Hour, Every Day, Every Additional Tomorrow Will Be Meaningful For Lung Cancer Patients and Their Families". This event is also held to commemorate Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November.

We all know that emotional support from family is very important for cancer patients. This is because such support can help reduce negative feelings, such as pessimism, worry, anxiety, and fear of facing the condition after receiving a cancer diagnosis.

In addition, a study shows that emotional support from family can help cancer patients cope with chemotherapy better, reduce anxiety, and improve patients' mental resilience. Emotional support can also enhance the quality of life and happiness of cancer patients, as well as influence patients' psychological well-being in the hospital.

“Every patient certainly has different conditions, both physically and mentally. Therefore, the role of nurses, medical personnel, and support systems from people around them, is vital for patients. The support system is expected to become a source of strength for patients to undergo various treatments and have optimism in facing their treatment to achieve the best results,” said Prof. Dr. dr. Aru Wisaksono Sudoyo, Sp.PD-KHOM, FACP, Chairman of the Indonesian Cancer Foundation in the MSD and YKI Press Conference on Friday, November 24, 2023 in Jakarta.

Hada Kusumonegoro, the daughter of Indro "Warkop" and also the caregiver of her late mother who passed away due to lung cancer, acknowledges the importance of a support system during the treatment process. "I realized that I needed to be a strong companion to strengthen my late mother. Fortunately, I met the best medical professionals while accompanying my late mother for her lung cancer treatment. Therefore, I strongly agree that lung cancer patients, and patients with any disease, should have the best support system to empower them through their days. Because every tomorrow is meaningful to us," expressed Hada in the same event.

Through this event, MSD and YKI signed a collaboration agreement to collaborate in organizing the art exhibition "Close the Cancer Gap" in conjunction with World Cancer Awareness Day. The exhibition will take place on February 1-4, 2024 at Indonesia Design District PIK 2.

Curious about what artworks are being showcased in this exhibition? Come and spare some time on February 1-4, 2024! Report by Marha Adani Putri.

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