Psychological Counselling in Diagnostic Screening

Diagnostic tests have a deep emotional impact on oncology patients. Anxiety and worries can lead people to avoid screening tests, with high risks for health. A single arm, pilot study was organized to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of psychological counselling for cancer patients who demonstrated anxiety for diagnostic tests. The hypothesis was that taking part in Psychoeducative Training could offer a new modality to reduce anxiety, before and during tests, and also the possibility to reinforce coping strategies.