Cancer and Lifestyle

Cancer as a bitter reality and an important stressor is a complication that changes the course of a person's life and increases the vulnerability and loss of quality of life, daily functions, social activities and the ability to perform roles. Changes the usual. In today's world, one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality is due to cancer. According to the World Health Organization, the number of cancer deaths in the world will increase by 45% from 2007 to 2030. More than half of all cancers occur in developing countries. Also, in most developing countries, cancer is the second leading cause of death after cardiovascular disease. In Iran, as a developing country, cancer is the third leading cause of death after heart disease and road accidents. According to the results in 2006, the annual incidence of cancer among Iranian men and women is 98 and 110 per 100,000, respectively. Although cancer medically occurs in one person, family members contribute to the psychological and social problems of the disease. A diagnosis of cancer causes a major change in family life that Rolland refers to as an "uninvited guest" that must be accepted by the family or couple.