Cancer survivors, like Nicola Du Thaler, are struggling with lifelong gynaecological side effects from treatments, facing stigma and under-reporting due to taboo. Experts call for better screening, training, and patient-centered care to address these "critical and under-recognised" issues.
Morgan Newman, a 24-year-old dental assistant, was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2015. After treatment, she faced unaddressed mental health challenges common among cancer survivors, including anxiety about recurrence and infertility. Nationally, over 18 million cancer survivors in 2025 are projected to grow to 22 million by 2035, with many experiencing long-term psychological impacts.
A clinical trial found that gentle yoga significantly reduces mood disturbance, anxiety, fatigue, and insomnia in cancer survivors. The Yoga for Cancer Survivors (YOCAS) program offered a non-pharmaceutical solution for common post-treatment side effects.
