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Edition 1st |
| Schedule January 2026 – September 2026 |
Location Manresa |
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Duration 30 ECTS |
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Fee €2,820 |
Cancer is a disease of growing prevalence. Despite the increase in cure rates, it continues to have a strong psychological impact on patients and their families. Historically, the lack of resources to alleviate adverse symptoms and the fact that many patients did not survive shaped society’s perception of cancer. Today, despite medical advances, the process of diagnosis, treatment, and adaptation to the disease creates significant psychological challenges.
Psycho-oncology is the branch of psychology that studies and provides support to both cancer patients and their families. Every medical advance brings new emotional and psychological challenges that require specialized intervention. For this reason, psychologists who wish to work in this field must understand the specific characteristics of the disease and its psychological and social effects.
This postgraduate diploma provides the training needed for professionals interested in developing their careers in healthcare centers, patient associations, and social and healthcare environments.
Objectives of the Postgraduate Diploma
- Understand the idiosyncrasy of oncological disease and its social and cultural impact.
- Learn about the history of psycho-oncology and its parallel evolution with oncology.
- Analyze the psychosocial effects of cancer, from diagnosis through the different treatments and stages of the disease.
- Identify the psychological repercussions of the most common oncological sites.
- Explore individual factors in adaptation and coping with the disease.
- Define the specific role of the psychologist within the oncological field.
- Develop communication and support skills in situations of high emotional impact.
- Apply psychological and spiritual assessment and intervention tools for patients in advanced or end-of-life stages.
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