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Psycho-Oncology – The Connection between Oncology and Psychosocial Elements in the Diagnosis, Treatment and Follow-up of Cancer Patients
Darko Katalinić
Ivan Alerić
Aleksandar Včev
Sažetak
Psycho-oncology is a multidisciplinary field of medicine that, in addition to oncological aspects, focuses particularly on the psychological and social dimensions of malignant diseases. It is a relatively new medical field that aims to provide support for cancer patients and their families, and to improve their quality of life. Cancer is a complex illness that affects not only the physical health of the patient but also their emotional and psychological well-being. Psycho-oncology recognizes that cancer patients may experience a range of psychological, emotional, and social challenges, such as anxiety, depression, fear, and uncertainty. These elements can have a significant impact on the patient’s quality of life and ability to cope with the cancer. Psycho-oncologists work with cancer patients and their families to help them manage these challenges as well as to help patients manage the side-effects of specific cancer treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation therapy. They also use a variety of therapeutic approaches to help patients develop coping strategies and improve their emotional and psychological well-being. By addressing the psychological and social aspects of cancer, psycho-oncologists are helping to create a more holistic approach to cancer care that supports the whole person, not just their physical health.
Ključne riječi
psycho-oncology; cancer; oncology; psychosocial elements
Hrčak ID:
315873
URI
Datum izdavanja:
9.4.2024.
Posjeta: 130 *