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October 23 -- Cancer care that focuses solely on eradicating tumors without addressing the patient's general well-being falls short, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. The report proposes that all oncology care providers routinely screen patients for distress and other problems; connect patients with psychosocial service providers and coordinate care with these professionals; and periodically re-evaluate patients to determine if any changes in care are needed.
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