The Psychological Impact of Cancer: Part 2

A review

The lecture duration is 24min.

0.5 CPD Points, 0.5 CEUs, 0.5 CME credits approval pending.
Accredited by CPDUK, CBRN and Provider Pending.

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Alison Farmer
Psycho-oncology clinical nurse specialist at Southampton University Hospital Foundation Trust, Southampton, England
Lecture Summary

This lecture will provide an overview of the subspeciality of psycho-oncology, its origins and its role in the cancer continuum. It will also describe the psychological impact of the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and introduce the listener to some tools that might help in the support of patients.

Target Audience

Oncology nurses
Trainee oncology doctors
General practitioners

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Describe the role of psycho-oncology in the cancer continuum
  • Understand the psychological impact of cancer on patients
  • Be able to implement some of the tools discussed in your clinical practice