Patients often fear cancer treatment for several reasons:
1. Side Effects: Treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can have significant side effects, including nausea, fatigue, hair loss, and more severe complications. 2. Uncertainty: The unpredictability of treatment outcomes can cause anxiety. Patients worry about whether the treatment will be effective or if the cancer will recur. 3. Financial Burden: The cost of cancer treatment can be overwhelming, leading to fears about financial stability. 4. Quality of Life: Patients may worry about how treatment will affect their daily lives, relationships, and ability to work. 5. Physical Pain: Fear of pain associated with treatment procedures and their aftermath.
