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2025 Magnet® Redesignation Feedback

The Magnet® designation for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the pre-eminent recognition for hospital systems in the United States.

ChristianaCare Health System was designated as a Magnet organization in 2010, 2015, and 2020 by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® and are now applying for redesignation.

We invite patients, family members, staff, and other interested parties to provide feedback via email or direct mail. For more information, please click here.

Survivorship

Side Effects After Cancer Treatment

Remember that your body needs time to heal and adjust.

After Treatment Side Effects A Word About Fatigue Contact Us

After Treatment

Many cancer survivors are surprised to learn that side effects don’t magically disappear as soon as their treatment has ended. Remember that your body needs time to heal and adjust. It is normal for some side effects to last a year or more. It is also common for new side effects to appear after treatment is over, even months or years later. Talk to your treatment team about managing them.

Side Effects

Physical side effects may include:

Fatigue.
Pain.
Poor appetite or difficulty eating.
Neuropathy.
Memory/concentration difficulties.
Bladder or bowel control problems.
Menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes.

Psychosocial and other issues:

Fear of recurrence.
Depression.
Anger or irritability.
Confusion.
Changes in body image.
Difficulties with sexual intimacy or functioning.
Worry about returning to work/activities.

For questions about life after cancer treatment, please call our Survivorship Nurse Navigator at 302-623-4866.

A Word About Fatigue

In particular, cancer survivors may experience ongoing fatigue, sometimes for years after their treatment has ended. Exercise has been found to be the best way to help manage fatigue. If you experience persistent fatigue, speak with your oncologist about a referral to our Rehabilitation Program, where professionals can create a customized program to help you regain function and improve endurance.