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According to data of World Cancer Report oncology professionals fail to determine psychosocial needs of the cancer patients, and their families. Health professionals working in oncology services, and outpatient clinics who get close contact with cancer patients should have a certain perspective on this issue. All physicians who will work in this field should use psychosocial support systems in the diagnosis, and treatment process of the cancer patients, and their relatives. This review article aims to raise awareness, and provide guidance in satisfying the need for psychological treatment of cancer patients, oncologists, and psychiatrists who provide healthcare services to cancer patients. Key words: Psychiatry, oncology, psycho-oncology, support Cancer and Psychosocial Support Mahmut Onur Karaytug1, Mahmut Gurbuz2, Erdinc Nayir3, Lut Tamam4 1 Department of Psychiatry, Islahiye City Hospital, Gaziantep, Turkey 2 Department of Psychiatry, Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey 3 Department of Medical Oncology, Kahramanmaras Necip Fazil City Hospital, Kahramanmaras, Turkey 4 Department of Psychiatry, Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey Corr.

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