[Utilization and utility of psycho-oncologic support of patients with mamma-carcinoma].

Objectives: This study explores patients' utilization of psycho-oncologic support and the effectiveness thereof.

Methods: At the hospital in Munich-Harlaching, 51 patients were recruited following their first admission to the breast centre, 27 of whom utilized the psycho-oncologic service. They were compared to 24 decliners of the service.