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. 2004 Dec;19(13):42-4.
doi: 10.7748/ns2004.12.19.13.42.c3774.

The needs of recently diagnosed cancer patients

Mary Costelloe  1 , Liz Nelson
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The needs of recently diagnosed cancer patients

Mary Costelloe et al. Nurs Stand. 2004 Dec.

Abstract

The early diagnosis programme at Rossendale Hospice is a specially designed service to cater for the needs of patients with a recent diagnosis of cancer. This article discusses the development of a service model based on the needs of the service users. This nurse-led service provides informal nurse counselling, practical advice, complementary therapies and peer support.

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