Psycho-oncology: mental health, financial hardship and sexual well-being in cancer patients and survivors

What is psycho-oncology? Psycho-oncology is an interdisciplinary field that covers the physical, psychological, social and behavioral aspects of oncologic disease. The aim of this field is to address these issues and provide support to patients and survivors of cancer who face numerous challenges during the course of the disease. With medical advancements and an overall increasing life expectancy, the overall rates of cancer have also risen. Importantly, there are more people living with cancer for long periods of time as well as more people surviving cancer, which can have significant effects on a patient’s physical and mental wellbeing. This feature...