Pulmonale
Nationwide, Portugal
Availability:
Hybrid
Language
Portuguese
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Type of cancer supported
Offering
In order for them to accept their disease, deal with their fears and doubts and improve their emotional well-being, lung cancer patients develop a great need for psychologicalsupport. The Psycho-Oncology Consultation is fundamental and will allow, with the reduction of the rates of depressive and anxiety disorders: a better perception of the disease, reduction of the necessary medication, reduction of clinical recovery time, with an increase in combativeness rates and greater adherence to therapy. All these aspects, taken together, may allow an increase in the survival time and, certainly, that of those who are ill.
Doctor's Referral Requirement: Not specified