Why Early Support Matters
Early supportive care helps you:
Improved Quality of Life
Starting supportive care right after diagnosis—not after symptoms become severe—helps patients feel better, maintain energy, and stay independent.
Prevention of Physical Complications
Without early care, treatment side effects can lead to:
- Muscle wasting, joint stiffness, and pressure sores from reduced mobility
- Constipation, pneumonia, and blood clots (VTE)
- Impaired sleep
Prevention of Psychological Complications
Cancer is not just physical—it deeply impacts emotional health. Without support, patients often face:
- Mood disturbances
- Anxiety
- Depression
Prevention of Social Complications
When daily tasks become hard, it affects how people connect and function socially. Without early care, patients may experience:
- Difficulty with daily activities like eating or dressing
- Isolation or reduced social interaction
Health Economic Benefits
Delaying support can increase costs.
- More hospital visits, ER use, and tests
- More time off work, caregiver burden
Prevention of Central Sensitization (Chronic Pain)
Untreated symptoms can cause the nervous system to “rewire” and become too sensitive—called central sensitization. This leads to chronic pain that’s harder to manage.