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Published in Volume 12, Issue 1 - 3. February 2025

Health, Disease, and Psycho-Oncology: a Multidimensional Perspective

Cinthya Souza Simas

Affiliation: University of Amazonia, Belém, Brazil & Journal of Science, Humanities and Arts (JOSHA), Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Keywords: Health; Disease; Cancer; Psycho-Oncology; Humanization

Categories: Medicine

DOI: 10.17160/josha.12.1.1021

Languages: English

This paper addresses the complexity of the concepts of health and illness, highlighting the interconnection with social, emotional and environmental factors. The biopsychosocial approach is fundamental to understanding the impact of a cancer diagnosis and the emotional challenges faced by cancer patients and their families. Psycho-Oncology is emerging as a vital discipline, providing emotional support, demystifying the diagnosis and promoting a holistic view of care, considering family care and the training of the healthcare team as a key to improving the quality of treatment and outcomes for patients.

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