ABSTRACT
Modern cancer care requires the integration of many different professional groups, oncologists (medical, radiation and surgical), haematologists, gynaecologists, urologists, etc. etc. Nurses play a pivotal role and, where they are available, psychosocial oncologists can be of great value to all concerned. The patient is the central focus of all this communication, but, with access to the web and patient support groups, many patients find themselves confused by too much information, and sometimes have too little time to absorb and digest it before having to make key decisions about their management.
