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WHO wants to listen to the voice of cancer patients. A global experience study has begun

MedExpress Team

Piotr Wójcik

Published Oct. 19, 2022 08:18

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The World Health Organization has launched a global study of the life experiences of people diagnosed with cancer. The results are expected to be used to create better and more effective support mechanisms. The survey is part of a wider campaign that includes the organization of national consultations, the presentation of best practice and the implementation of targeted initiatives.

As WHO points out, almost every family around the world is affected by cancer. One in five people is diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. We also deal with oncological diseases as caregivers or family members of patients. The diagnosis is a great psychological burden for both the patient and his family.

- For too long, cancer control has focused on clinical care rather than the broader needs of people affected by cancer. Global cancer po...

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