Over the last 15 years, data have continued to emerge that highlight the large disparities in both the screening and treatment of cancer in individuals with (vs without) serious mental illness. The authors of this review effectively present practical guidance for oncology clinicians to enhance the person-centered approach to treating patients with the "double stigma," cancer and serious mental illness.1,2 Specifically, the authors focus on the importance of a communication style that is engaging and intended to be respectful and curious. They also acknowledge the effects on clinicians of individual and systemic factors, such as cognitive biases, suboptimal distress screening and management, provider burnout, and limited access to clinical trials.
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