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Abstract:
Terminally ill patients can be helped by a proper psychotherapeutic support.
Question:
Is it possible to cope with a potential terminal disease like cancer?
Answer:
These psychological problems should be considered because a combined medical and psychotherapeutic treatment offers best chances for the patient. So it would be good to include a therapist with psychotherapeutic skills and a psychiatrist with knowledge about possible medical help (like antidepressants) into the treatment team.
For most of these patients a valuable improvement will be achieved by a combination of pharmacological and psychological help. So do not hesitate to ask for a proper evaluation and treatment for your problems! More.