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Therapeutic Massage for Psychological Well-being in Geriatric Oncology
Published on: May 22, 2026
Psychosocial oncology services in West Virginia
Carolyn H Suppa1, John C Linton
1Cancer Patient Support Program, Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV 25304, USA.
Abstract:
While the field of psychosocial oncology has been recognized for several decades, specialized psychosocial services to West Virginians with cancer have been limited. Considering the increase in the incidence of cancer and the recognized burden of cancer-related emotional distress, healthcare providers must screen for emotional distress as the sixth vital sign, and develop an array of evidence based interventions and services for patients with cancer and their families along the cancer trajectory.
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