La importancia de la psicooncología como parte integral del tratamiento en oncología
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Cancer, Mexican population, Psychooncologi, Psicological sintoms HealthAbstract
The diagnosis of cancer generates multiple reactions in the person, one of the most predominant being distress. Therefore, an adaptation process is required to enable an adequate adjustment to the disease, its treatment and side effects (Castillo et al, 2017). Psycho-oncology is the area of knowledge that aims to provide clinical care and research on the psychological, social and spiritual aspects throughout the health-disease process, covering different stages, such as: prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survival period and the end of life of people with cancer, their family and the health team. This care is provided through screening instruments and psychological interventions designed and tested for this purpose, based on scientific evidence.
Keywords: Cancer, Mexican population, Psycho-oncology, Psychological symptoms, Mental health.
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