Psycho-oncologist
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Last updated on 27 Nov 2025
Overview
Psycho-oncologist deals with mental health challenges in cancer patients including fear, anxiety, anger, grief, loss of hope, depression, and relationship conflicts.
Job Description
- Patient counseling for cancer disease understanding and treatment
- To help the patient and their family with decision-making related to cancer treatment options
- Family communication for different dilemmas regarding treatment options and disease understanding.
- Managing Pain and Side Effects related to cancer treatment
- Managing lifestyle habits to reduce risk and to improve outcome of chemotherapy.
- Coordination and communication with the treating doctors and nurses team related to patient’s clinical conditions and treatment progress.
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FAQS
Who is Psycho-oncologist?
Psycho-oncologists are trained professionals or therapists who deal in mental health aspects among cancer patients and their family members. They deal with mental health issues among cancer patients like fear, anxiety, anger, grief, loss of hope, depression, and relationship conflicts.
Who can become a Psycho-oncologist?
Any graduate with a healthcare or social welfare or psychology study background, who is interested in patient counseling and clinical psychology can become a Psycho-oncologist.
What are career opportunities in Psycho-oncology?
Psycho-oncologist work at Cancer Hospital or Institute, HOSPICE, Long Term Care Centre, Oncologist’s Clinic, and Not-for-profit Organizations working on cancer awareness.
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