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Case Reports
. 2022 Jun 25;12(7):211.
doi: 10.3390/bs12070211.

The Role of the Psycho-Oncologist during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Clinical Breast Cancer Case Report

Giulia Silvestri  1 , Caterina Borgese  1 , Samuela Sommacal  1 , Letizia Iannopollo  1 , Grazia Cristaldi  1 , Samantha Serpentini  1
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Case Reports

The Role of the Psycho-Oncologist during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Clinical Breast Cancer Case Report

Giulia Silvestri et al. Behav Sci (Basel). .

Abstract

The 2019 coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has been very stressful, but more so for those with cancer. Patients with cancer experienced more pandemic-related stress and psychological distress than those without a cancer diagnosis. This case report, about a breast cancer patient, is presented in order to emphasize (1) the importance of the management of psychological care in oncology, (2) the need for a thorough understanding of the efficacy of the role of the psycho-oncologist and related interventions in a breast care unit for the health of both patients and professionals to improve clinical outcomes, and (3) the emerging health concerns of breast cancer patients in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keywords: COVID-19; breast cancer; distress; quality of life; social support; supportive care; well-being.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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