Psychological preparation of cancer patients for mutilating surgery

Abstract

The feeling of inferiority that comes from mutilation [often performed] due to cancer must be kept in mind by the doctor, not only to supplement his emotional baggage, but also to provide concrete psychological support to the patient, who must always be considered a person who has the right to adequate information about the treatment plan, reassurance, motivation to form an alliance against the disease, and to reformulate his life plans. This teamwork must involve the patient, doctor, and psychologist in an equal relationship. This helping relationship must be structured according to the various stages of the treatment process (preparation, post-surgery, new situation that arises). In this networked work, attention must also be paid to the doctor's experiences of their role and work and how these are experienced by the patient