Psychological impact of watch and wait/active chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) treatment



In this video, Dr Sarah Noakes, Counselling Psychologist, Psycho-oncology Team, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, covers:

  • Why CLL patients on watch and wait may experience higher levels of cancer-related psychological distress
  • Common psychological and emotional experiences faced by CLL patients on active treatment
  • How the cyclical nature of CLL can impact psychological wellbeing

Download a PDF summary of this video, which includes tips on how HCPs can best support the psychological needs of CLL patients.

For further content on screening CLL patients for psychological distress and responding to their needs, click here.

 

 

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