Episode 39: Improving the mental health of cancer patients

In this episode of Taking Control of Cancer, host Steve Bland is joined by Caroline Dancyger, Psychosocial Clinical Lead for the North East London Cancer Alliance.

Together, they discuss the importance of addressing not just the physical impact of cancer, but also the emotional, psychological, and social challenges that come with it.

Caroline explains what the term ‘psychosocial support’ means, how patients and families can access these services in north east London, and why this kind of care is a vital part of improving outcomes and quality of life.

She also talks through what is being done to help healthcare professionals in north east London to deliver mental health support, through initiatives such as providing a directory of training resources.

For more information about the support services in north east London, visit https://www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/mental-health-and-psychosocial-support

We also have a directory of training resources for healthcare professionals involved in the delivery of psychosocial services, which can be accessed via this webpage: https://www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/personalised-care-and-psychosocial-care

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