The Delivery of the message, from concept to practice]

Communication in oncology often means communicating in difficult circumstances. Moreover, "to tell" is an essential requirement in medicine. We need to make this communication a series of realistic proposals and proceed step by step. This is probably one of the greatest challenges that we have to face in oncology. The Delivery of the message consists of using the first consultation as an opportunity to speak of what is possible. In so doing we present the patient with the means to fight the disease and also give him support. Support is not palliative, not a "lack of...", but a vital part of our work that can not be reduced to a technique.