title: Emotional support can precipitate recovery. Setting up a counselling service for breast cancer patients.
abstract: Many women who are diagnosed with breast cancer do not receive the counselling and support they require. Nurse counsellors are well-equipped to take on this responsibility, and can help women consider their treatment options.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Oakes
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Teasdale
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D003376:Counseling / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012657:Self-Help Groups / Q000458:organization & administration*