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How can healthcare systems support cancer patients?

Healthcare systems play a critical role in supporting cancer patients through:
1. Access to care: Ensuring that patients have access to diagnostic services, treatment options, and follow-up care.
2. Multidisciplinary teams: Providing care through teams that include oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, and supportive care specialists.
3. Patient education: Offering resources and education to help patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options.
4. Psychosocial support: Providing counseling and support groups to help patients and their families cope with the emotional impact of cancer.

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