Directed by Dr. Yolanda Cuesta, member of the executive council of the AECC Provincial Board of Barcelona, ​​the work "Study of the current and future needs of oncology patients and their families in Catalonia" has involved the participation of several professionals of the entity.

In this sense, in the phase of interviews with the interest groups, the Oncology Service of the HUMT, PADES and Primary Care Nursing professionals as well as family and doctors participated. The collaboration has also materialized in the part of the interviews with surviving patients, in which, in addition to the HUMT, patients from 9 hospitals throughout Catalonia have also participated.

Conclusions of the study
The study concludes that 64% of Catalan cancer patients request access to complementary services related to well-being, such as aesthetics, physical exercise, physiotherapy and nutrition, and 72% Type of therapies. The study adds that 51% of respondents consider it important to expand information during the disease process; Another 51%, psychological assistance and emotional support; 48%, transportation; 45%, rehabilitation; 44% support groups; Another 44%, financial aid, and 36%, leisure activities.


With regard to care for survivors, respondents demand more support in the follow-up phase because "there is no clearly defined model" of care for survivors - a growing group - resulting in unmet need. More than 80% see positive factors about the diagnosis, such as that it was fast, with clear and honest information, or was communicated tactfully. Regarding treatment, the results are also very favorable both in terms of information received on adverse effects and the empathy of health professionals. The study advocates an "integrated" model and directed the person and not to the disease, and by the training of professionals in more transversal aspects such as psychological care.