Filling the Gaps in Psychological Support for Cancer Patients by Stephen May The psychological impact of a diagnosis of cancer is well recognised — up to one in four people with cancer will suffer clinically significant distress. Families and caregivers of cancer patients also frequently experience emotional strain, grappling with guilt, helplessness, and an overwhelming caregiving burden. Addressing these psychological concerns is crucial to ensuring best-practice holistic care and improving the overall quality of life for both patients and their families. Despite advances in psycho-oncology practice, gaps remain in the accessibility and delivery of psychological support for cancer patients through: Limited availability of trained psychological care professionals due to budget constraints. Limited service access, especially in rural or resource-restricted settings. Lack of seamless integration of psychological care into broa...