title: Psychosocial factors in cancer.
abstract: Proper attention to psychosocial factors may be important in the long-term outcome of a patient with cancer. If the physician makes the patient a partner in the treatment program, compliance problems are overcome and the patient retains a sense of importance. Communication with the patient and the patient's family is essential throughout all stages of management. The physician should treat the patient with respect, openness and empathy.
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D003142:Communication; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000209:etiology; D013727:Terminal Care; D014342:Truth Disclosure