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Psychosocial care

Guidelines, tools, and resources are available to assist healthcare professionals in recognizing and addressing the psychosocial needs of cancer patients across all cancer types.

A range of guidelines, tools and educational resources have been developed to support health professionals in identifying and managing psychosocial aspects of care for cancer patients. These resources are relevant for all cancer types. 

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Last updated 10 October 2024
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