[Psychooncological Care: A Challenge]

Dtsch Med Wochenschr. 2018 Mar;143(5):316-323. doi: 10.1055/s-0043-107631. Epub 2018 Mar 5.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Cancer patients and their relatives suffer from multiple psychological and social problems associated with the illness itself and its treatment. The major challenge for an excellent psychooncological support is the further development and nationwide implementation of effective, patient-centered, quality assured, and affordable concepts of treatment and care.

MeSH terms

  • Cancer Survivors / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms* / physiopathology
  • Neoplasms* / psychology
  • Neoplasms* / therapy