Cancer and Psychosocial Support

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According to data of World Cancer Report oncology professionals fail to determine psychosocial needs of the cancerpatients, and their families. Health professionals working in oncology services, and outpatient clinics who get closecontact with cancer patients should have a certain perspective on this issue. All physicians who will work in this fieldshould use psychosocial support systems in the diagnosis, and treatment process of the cancer patients, and theirrelatives. This review article aims to raise awareness, and provide guidance in satisfying the need for psychologicaltreatment of cancer patients, oncologists, and psychiatrists who provide healthcare services to cancer patients.Key words: Psychiatry, oncology, psycho-oncology, supportCancer and Psychosocial SupportMahmut Onur Karaytug1, Mahmut Gurbuz2, Erdinc Nayir3, Lut Tamam41 Department of Psychiatry, Islahiye City Hospital, Gaziantep, Turkey2 Department of Psychiatry, Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey3 Department of Medical Oncology, Kahramanmaras Necip Fazil City Hospital, Kahramanmaras, Turkey4 Department of Psychiatry, Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Antalya, TurkeyCorr.