Navigating Cancer Care as a Neurodivergent Patient

Erik (Sweden) shares how neurodiversity affects his interactions with healthcare professionals, often leaving him feeling dismissed and excluded.

His experience highlights the need for calmer, more supportive environments and better communication for neurodivergent patients.

YCE’s Recommendations for Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive Cancer Care in Europe call for greater investment in psychosocial care, improved research on invisible disabilities, and inclusive policies that ensure cancer care meets the needs of all patients—regardless of neurological or cognitive differences.

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