Abstract
Objective: The objective of this review is to verify how the doctor-patient relationship can positively interfere in the treatment process of cancer patients. Bibliographic review: Cancer has become one of the most fearsome pathologies in today’s society. The singularities that require its treatment consider the strong need for a biopsychosocial approach to the problem and a humanized care towards patients and family, since it causes psychological and emotional disorders that affect, including the experience of quality of life of those affected by the disease. The pathology of cancer itself results in pain and discomfort, as well as its chemical treatment, which amplifies the frailty of patients. In addition, the routine treatment becomes exhaustive as it implies the need for a frequent return to the hospital environment and exposure to medicines that cause the patient’s lassitude. Final considerations: The doctor-patient relationship is a crucial aspect for the treatment of cancer patients, given that it allows the affected people better ways to deal with the disease and with life in society beyond the hospital, promoting the well-being of these individuals.