Addressing colon cancer patients' needs during follow-up consultations at the outpatient clinic: a multicenter qualitative observational study.

Julien A M VosLaura A M DuineveldVera E van MiltenburgInge HenselmansHenk C P M van WeertKristel M van Asselt

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2022)

Colon cancer patients express various needs during consultations. Healthcare providers respond to different types of needs in a similar fashion. We encourage clinicians to discuss all supportive care domains, including sexuality, and provide space for further disclosure. General practitioners are trained to provide holistic care and could play a greater role.

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