This module is about understanding the health needs and experiences of cancer survivors. It will touch on topics such as the prevalence of cancer in the community; demographic characteristics of cancer survivors in Australia; common health concerns; short and long term experiences of cancer survivorship; and cultural perspectives.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential to effective survivor's self-management of long-term and late effects of cancer and its treatment². This module promotes wellness to improve physical and psychological well-being, reduced risks of side-effects or late effects of treatment, enhanced self-esteem, reduced risk of recurrence, and improve survival.