Psychosocial Oncology Unit

In the individual interviews in Psychosocial Oncology Unit, the consultation services are offered on following issues:
• The adaptations of patients and families to the life changes exits along with the disease,
• Lightening the emotional load,
• Increasing the adaptation to treatment process,
• Preserving the quality of life as far as possible,
• Increasing the problem solving skills,
• Making the support systems to be noticed and bring them into action,
• Increasing conflict resolution and coping powers
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The problem areas of patients in their daily lives are determined by "Daily Life Quality" assessment.

Patients are referred to Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic, when needed.

Individuals and working personnel who attend the Smoking Cessation Program may also receive support from the unit, in addition to the patients and their families. Smoking Cessation Program Support Groups have still been proceeding.