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Should suicide be prevented among cancer patients?

Suicide among cancer patients is a critical issue for medical professionals involved in cancer care. Various measures have been implemented to prevent suicide among cancer patients. Contrariwise, the ethical correctness or incorrectness of suicide has been the subject of much debate and controversy but still remains inconclusive. Therefore, should suicide be prevented among cancer patients who have decided to end their lives or should they be encouraged to fight on? After summarizing the ethical debate on suicide, this paper will discuss the attitudes of healthcare providers toward suicidal behavior among cancer patients.