The oncology social worker should be aware of the specific points of vulnerability for cancer patients and be ready to intervene at any of these points. List four specific points of vulnerability for cancer patients.

a. Diagnosis;
b. Beginning of treatment;
c. Changes of treatment;
d. Development of complicated side effects;
e. End of treatment;
f. Recurrence of disease, and
g. Terminal illness


Ans: a

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