Mashukur Rahman, Clinical Oncology Resident, Physician, FCPS (Internal Medicine) (Final Part), BCS Health Cadre, Committed to Cancer Research, Patient Care, learning Oncology shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Did you know cancer outcomes are influenced not only by treatment – but by how doctors talk and care?
Cancer care is more than drugs, radiation, and machines.
It’s also about listening, explaining, and standing beside the patient.
Studies show that:
good doctor patient communication can improve treatment adherence by up to 20%
It also significantly reduce anxiety and depression in cancer patients.
A strong doctor–patient relationship doesn’t just treat disease –
it helps patients stay hopeful, informed,
engaged throughout their cancer journey.
Empathy, clarity, and communication make healing truly human.”
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