Komi's Cancer Care Crisis: Experts Push for Better Psychological Support
A recent roundtable in the Republic of Komi addressed gaps in psychological support for cancer patients. Experts and health officials gathered to discuss improvements, including better access to counselling and early detection programmes. Many patients remain unaware of existing services like the OncoDialogue project, which offers free psychological help through volunteers.
The event brought together representatives from Sodeistvie, Zdravstvuy, and You Can Do It! Each organisation presented proposals to strengthen support systems for oncology patients. Elvira Platinskaya focused on expanding preventive medical check-ups and early cancer detection, stressing the need for proactive measures.
Alexey Sokolov provided an overview of current oncological care in the region. Attendees noted a critical shortage of psychological services at the Republican Oncology Dispensary. In response, the Komi Ministry of Health announced plans to create a dedicated psychologist's office for oncology patients. A staff psychologist position will also be introduced at the dispensary. A key outcome was the development of a roadmap to raise awareness of *OncoDialogue*. The project, which relies on volunteer counsellors, aims to provide free emotional and psychological support. However, details on hiring or training new specialists remain unclear, as do specifics on which facilities will implement the planned changes.
The roundtable concluded with a commitment to improve psychological care for cancer patients in Komi. Free support through OncoDialogue will continue, while new staff roles are expected to address current shortages. Officials have yet to confirm timelines or the number of professionals involved in the expansion.
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