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Psycho-oncology: a patient's view.

Patricia Garcia-Prieto1

  • 1Centre Emile Berhneim Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium, pgarciap@ulb.ac.be.

Recent Results in Cancer Research. Fortschritte Der Krebsforschung. Progres Dans Les Recherches Sur Le Cancer
|December 6, 2013
PubMed
Summary

Psychosocial care is undervalued in cancer treatment. This chapter highlights a patient's journey navigating psychological needs, advocating for its central role in cancer care.

Area of Science:

  • Psycho-oncology
  • Cancer Care
  • Patient Advocacy

Background:

  • Medical aspects of cancer care (surgery, oncology) are culturally valued.
  • Psychosocial care in cancer is often undervalued and stigmatized.
  • There is a need to recognize the importance of psychological support throughout cancer treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a patient's navigation of evolving psycho-oncological needs.
  • To illustrate the range of psychological interventions utilized.
  • To advocate for the integration of psychosocial care as a core component of cancer treatment.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative, first-person narrative approach.
  • Drawing on the experiences of an academic, psychologist, stage IV melanoma patient, and advocate.

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  • Documenting the patient's journey through various psychological interventions.

    • Main Results:

    • The patient's psycho-oncological needs changed significantly from early-stage to stage IV cancer.
    • A spectrum of psychological interventions was employed to address these needs.
    • The patient's experience underscores the critical role of psychosocial support.

    Conclusions:

    • Psychosocial care is an essential, yet often overlooked, aspect of comprehensive cancer treatment.
    • Integrating psychological interventions is crucial for managing the patient experience.
    • There is an urgent call for psycho-oncological care to be recognized as central to cancer care.