Overview

Psycho-oncology is a thriving discipline in cancer care, and numerous research activities have been undertaken in the endeavour to improve treatment outcomes and to gain a better understanding of the psychosocial consequences of cancer. This book presents and discusses the latest findings from science and practice for a broad range of psychological and social issues related to cancer and its treatments. Not only are general psychosocial impacts of cancer described, but the very common fear of progression is elucidated. The relevance of psycho-oncology at different stages of disease (during oncological treatment, in rehabilitation, and during palliative care) is explained, and various psycho-oncological interventions are illustrated. Other important topics are the experience of being a cancer survivor, who may be cured but not be healthy, the psychological burden on relatives, and gender differences in coping with cancer. Quality of life and patient-reported outcomes are also commented on since they are among the key benchmarks for successful coping with the diagnosis of cancer, its treatment, and its late effects. The chapters are almost all written by distinguished scientists, but as we often learn most from those affected by cancer, one author speaks for herself as a patient.

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Author:   Ute Goerling
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Volume:   197
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   2.526kg
ISBN:  

9783662513439

ISBN 10:   3662513439
Pages:   152
Publication Date:   27 August 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Psychosocial Impacts of Cancer.- Fear of Progression.- Gender Opportunities in Psychosocial Oncology.- Patient’s View on Psycho-oncology.- The Oncological Patient in the Palliative Situation.- Psychological Burden of Children of Family Caregivers of Cancer Patients.- Rehabilitation.- Quality of Life.- Cancer Survivorship.- Psycho-oncological Interventions.

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From the reviews: This book focuses on the psychological aspects of cancer in the lives of patients and their families. ... The audience appears to be anyone interested in understanding the psychological effects of cancer on patients. ... This succinct book is a quick reference that gives a good overview of the psychological aspects of cancer along with interesting and helpful information. (Celeste Taylor-Ryman, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2014)

From the reviews: This book focuses on the psychological aspects of cancer in the lives of patients and their families. ... The audience appears to be anyone interested in understanding the psychological effects of cancer on patients. ... This succinct book is a quick reference that gives a good overview of the psychological aspects of cancer along with interesting and helpful information. (Celeste Taylor-Ryman, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2014)

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