What is psycho-oncology?

 Psycho-oncology is an awesome specialty in the professional field of psychology. It deals with cancer's physical, social, psychological, and behavioral aspects to improve your overall quality of life. Though it has been rehearsed in India for over a decade now, many people are unaware. Moreover, mental health has been taboo for many, making it difficult for cancer patients to talk to a healthcare professional. Therefore, the cancer patients and families need to understand that talking to a psycho-oncologist does not mean that the patient is mentally unstable but helps cope with cancer more effectively.


Benefits of talking to a Psycho-oncologist:

A Psycho-oncologist is a specialist trained to provide specialized interventions from the time of diagnosis through treatment and beyond. They focus on psycho-social factors of patients and guardians and understand needs, help people and families negotiate with loss, learn coping strategies, and build strength. They also engage in pre-and post-operative counseling, provide support and grief counseling, and work on improving lifestyles.


Our Psycho-oncology team helps you in the following ways:

  • Coping with the diagnosis and treatment

  • Helping you adjust to change and loss

  • Taking about changes in your body

  • Talking to children about cancer

  • Dealing with changes in your relationships and sexual concerns

  • Tobacco cessation

  • Difficulty balancing work, home, and your family life

  • Feelings of sadness, anxiety, anger, and depression

  • Distress about pain, fatigue, and treatment side effects.

  • Living with uncertainty, including fear of recurrence, advanced disease, and end-of-life care

  • Emotional support for family and friends


You can schedule one-on-one sessions with the psycho-oncologist or have a family session that includes your loved ones through online consultation. A psycho-oncologist helps you and your family secure your mental and emotional well-being while dealing with cancer in the best possible way. https://www.asksecondopinion.com/specialties/cancer-surgery-online-consultation/

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