 Some survivors, even if the cancer has been permanently cured, struggle emotionally from the trauma of having experienced a life-threatening disease.Cancer survivors suffer from more psychological distress than those who have never experienced cancer (5.6% compared to 3.0%) Serious psychosocial distress was seen 40% more among cancer survivors of five years or more than in those who have never had cancer.About 10% develop major depressive disorder; others experience an adjustment disorder.