Practical implications
cancer
CANCER
The isPO OG consultation offers low-threshold psychosocial support for newly diagnosed cancer patients. The hope-giving and encouraging aspects empower patients and may have a positive impact on adherence to cancer treatment (Theofilou and Panagiotaki Moreover, the isPO OG service complements the peer support of cancer self-help groups who are mostly entity-specific and can be attended throughout the cancer care trajectory. With the provided information, isPO OGs make patients aware of self-help group offers and, thus, encourage participation.