Multidisciplinary Approaches in Cancer Healthcare

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to our forthcoming Special Issue, focused on "Multidisciplinary Approaches in Cancer Healthcare". We aim to assemble a collection of research works that illuminate various strategies targeting the promotion of health and the enhancement of the quality of life of cancer survivors.

Cancer treatment and care have evolved significantly over the years, with an increasing recognition of the importance of holistic approaches in addressing the complex needs of cancer patients. In today's landscape, there exists a pressing need for coordinated and comprehensive care tailored to the unique needs of both survivors and their caregivers. This necessitates the dissemination and implementation of novel care methods as well as interventions. Vital to this effort is the development and integration of rehabilitation programs that address not only the physical but also the psychosocial aspects of recovery. While traditional medical interventions undoubtedly play a crucial role in cancer management, there is growing acknowledgment of the significance of holistic interventions that encompass the physical, emotional, social, and psychological aspects of cancer care.

In this Special Issue, we aim to explore the diverse facets of holistic interventions in cancer healthcare, examining their relevance, effectiveness, and implications for patient outcomes and quality of life.

To this end, multidisciplinary approaches in cancer healthcare are advocated, ensuring a collaborative approach that stays abreast of current advancements. Within this framework, we seek to explore a spectrum of themes including, but not limited to, the following:

• Combined interventions;
• Psychological support;
• Physical rehabilitation;
• Integrative medicine practices;
• Exercise regimens;
• Nutritional guidance;
• Nursing protocols;
• Oncological strategies;
• Lifestyle interventions;
• Complementary therapies;
• Caregiver care.

Furthermore, we encourage submissions that provide perspectives on the role of interdisciplinary collaboration, patient-centered care models, and evidence-based practices in shaping cancer healthcare, as they will be of particular interest.

Through this Special Issue, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of the holistic dimensions of cancer healthcare and provide a platform for sharing cutting-edge research, best practices, and transformative ideas in this vital area.

We invite researchers, clinicians, practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to contribute original research articles, reviews, case studies, and perspectives that contribute to advancing our knowledge and practice in holistic interventions in cancer healthcare.

Thank you for considering this invitation, and we look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to this crucial dialogue, as, together, we strive to advance the frontier of cancer healthcare.

Kind regards,

Dr. Ana Carla Seabra Torres
Dr. Tânia Brandão
Guest Editors

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• multidisciplinary approaches
• cancer healthcare
• cancer survivors
• combined interventions
• biopsychosocial interventions
• holistic approaches
• health promotion
• health-related quality of life