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Abstract Chemotherapy is one of the major therapeutic options for cancer treatment associated with unpleasant side effects. Aim of the study: This study aimed to assess health needs for patients treated with chemotherapy. Methodology: Design: A descriptive study design was utilized to conduct this study. Setting: This study was conducted in oncology department in Suez Canal university hospital at Ismailia city. Subject: A purposive sample of 148 patients treated with chemotherapy. Tools: Semi-Structured interviewing questionnaire included demographic data, medical history, surgical history and patient health needs assessment questionnaire (PNAT). Results: the highest health needs of patients treated with chemotherapy were discomfort, anxiety and depression. There is statically significant correlation between physical health needs, psychological and social health needs with p value of 0.00. Additionally, there is statically significant correlation between physical discomfort and anxiety and between physical discomfort and depression with P value of 0.00. Conclusion: The result of the study concluded that the health needs of patients treated with chemotherapy e.g. Psychological, physical, and social should be fulfilled. Further researches should be conducted to develop strategy to overcome unfulfilled health needs of cancer patients treated with chemotherapy. |