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Psycho-oncology A physician’s guide What is psycho-oncology? Psycho-oncology, a growing area of oncology: Focuses on the psychological, social and emotional impact of cancer on patients and caregivers, and on health behavior – Addresses psychological issues affecting patient and caregiver quality of life (QoL) – Empowers patients to take a positive and active role in their cancer care, and empowers individuals to reduce their risk of cancer – Helps patients and families adjust to a difficult disease and its processes Why is psycho-oncology important to your lung cancer patient? Emotional and psychological support during cancer diagnosis and treatment may: – Significantly improve QoL – Increase patients’ ability to manage their treatment – Reduce related stress and anxiety – Give patients a greater sense of control – Inform patients about what they are likely to experience Why is psycho-oncology important to your lung cancer patient? • Psychological morbidity among lung cancer patients is high • Emotional distress and depression are problems in their own right and make it harder for patients to cope with treatment • Emotional distress is often increased by guilt associated with smoking Introducing INSPIRE • Roche has partnered with the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) to create INSPIRE, a unique global initiative to: – Help lung cancer patients improve their QoL – Provide patients and caregivers with an INSPIRE resource kit What is the INSPIRE resource kit? • Two short booklets, one for lung cancer patients and one for caregivers • The booklets are divided into two sections: – Managing feelings caused by a cancer diagnosis – Understanding and coping with treatment • Additional content includes: – Self help tips and strategies – How to improve overall well being – General lung cancer information What are additional resources? • Options can include referrals to: – – – – – – – – – Family physicians Palliative care teams Counselors Psychologists Psychiatrists Social workers Lung cancer specialist nurses Websites Books ****Note to Roche affiliates: customize this section to make relevant in your market About IPOS • Founded in 1984 to foster international multidisciplinary communication about the psychological impact of cancer • Dedicated to improving the care of cancer patients and their families throughout the world • Looks at the psychological, social and behavioral factors that influence cancer risk and survival • Open for membership to individuals including: - Physicians Nurses Psychologists Social workers • IPOS Multilingual Core Curriculum in Psycho-Oncology is available at www.ipos-society.org/professionals/meetings-ed/ed-online-lectures.htm • For more information about IPOS membership and other programs, please visit www.ipos-society.org