Cancer survivorship has traditionally received little prioritisation and attention.
For a long time, the treatment of cancer has been the main focus of
healthcare providers’ efforts. It is time to increase the amount of attention
given to patients’ long-term well-being and their ability to return to a productive
and good life. This article describes the current state of knowledge
and identifies research areas in need of development to enable interventions
for improved survivorship for all cancer patients in Europe. The article is
summed up with 11 points in need of further focus.
