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[Psycho-oncology].

M Haeck1, S Franke, J Wiskemann

  • 1Klinik für Psychiatrie, Psychotherapie und Psychosomatik, Universitätsklinikum Aachen, RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074 Aachen, Deutschland.

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Psycho-oncology provides essential psychosocial care for cancer patients, addressing biological, psychological, and social factors. Demand for this support is high and growing, necessitating improved interdisciplinary training and services.

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Area of Science:

  • Psycho-oncology
  • Psychosocial oncology
  • Cancer care

Context:

  • Systematic research in psycho-oncology is a few decades old.
  • Psychosocial care is crucial for cancer patients, their families, and medical teams.
  • There is a significant and increasing demand for interdisciplinary psychosocial support in oncology.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the importance of psychosocial care in cancer treatment.
  • To address the gap between the demand for and provision of psycho-oncological services.
  • To emphasize the need for developing education and qualifications for psycho-oncologists.

Summary:

  • Psycho-oncology focuses on the psychosocial well-being of cancer patients.
  • Research in this field examines biological, psychological, and social factors throughout the cancer journey.
  • Low-threshold psychosocial support should be accessible to all affected individuals and professionals.

Impact:

  • Improving the quality of life for cancer patients and their families.
  • Enhancing the effectiveness of cancer care through integrated psychosocial support.
  • Establishing standardized training and professional development for psycho-oncologists.