Oncology Nursing Psychological Support of Children with Cancer

Psychological Support of Children with Cancer Introduction Oncology issues are on the current agenda due to the constant searching for the most optimal medical interventions. The therapeutic approaches are diverse, starting from surgery, chemotherapy, and other means of increasing the chance of patients to reduce the risk of lethal outcome. The diagnosis is also an essential issue because it affects further measures to be taken in treating cancer. Finally, treating cancer is closely associated with the new technological advances, such as screening efforts or other means of diagnosing. These fields are thoroughly explored and discussed among the oncology nursing professionals today; however, little attention is given to the psychological dimension of care of the oncology patients. It particularly concerns children suffering from cancer.