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Mind over malignancy: Why psycho-oncology can no longer be afterthought

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Mind over malignancy: Why psycho-oncology can no longer be afterthought
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While cancer has long been recognised as a life-threatening illness, mental health support for patients continues to receive limited attention.The psychological toll — from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship — remains overlooked.Psycho-oncology, meant to address this gap, is yet to become part of mainstream healthcare.Bengaluru hits its stride in Summer Run 2026Lack of focus on mental health and a shortage of trained professionals have made services scarce, doctors said.Dr Brindha Sita

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