Meeting the Emotional Challenges of Cancer Treatment |
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As a
clinical psychologist I spend some time each week in a community oncology
setting where my role is to counsel recently diagnosed cancer patients. I
often meet patients just before they begin chemotherapy and conduct a
Wellness Assessment that tries to determine how people are coping with the
diagnosis of cancer and the challenges of treatment that lay ahead. My
goal is to help patients assess their overall attitude and outlook because
we know that people do better if they are able to maintain hope and
optimism.
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This page last updated: 11/01/12 |
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