Psychological Aspects of Cancer

ISBN-13: 9781489978103 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 419 str.

Brian I. Carr; Jennifer Steel

Opis

Offering a much needed scientific resource on the psychological aspects of cancer and their consequences, this book presents evidence-based information that addresses the medical and psychological care of cancer patients and the intersection between the two.

Recenzje

From the reviews:

"This collection of essays is a very thorough exploration of supportive care of patients with cancer and includes the most recent research published in the field of psychology and cancer. ... the book is perfect for healthcare professionals investigating the latest research in this field in order to give psychosocial support to oncology patients ... . The book offers a critical look at various modalities for offering psychosocial support to cancer survivors. ... a valuable resource to anyone providing care to a patient with cancer." (Andrea F. Cox, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2013)

Spis treści

 

 

Chapter 1:        Psychoneuroimmunology and Cancer: Incidence, progression, and quality of life

Chapter 2:        Inflammation, Chronic Disease and Cancer: Is Psychological                                                                         Distress the Common Thread?

Chapter 3:        Psychological aspects of hereditary cancer and risk counseling and genetic testing

 

Chapter 4:        Mastectomy to Prevent Breast Cancer: Psychosocial Aspects of Women’s Decision Making 

Chapter 5:        Decision Aids in Advanced Cancer

Chapter 6:        Cancer Fatalism: Attitudes Toward Screening and Care

Chapter 7:        Positive Psychology Perspectives across the Cancer Continuum:                                 Meaning, Spirituality, and Growth

Chapter 8:        Stress, Coping, and Hope

Chapter 9:        Religiousness and Spirituality in Coping with Cancer

Chapter 10:      Controversies in Psycho-Oncology

Chapter 11:      Psychosocial Interventions for Couples Coping With Cancer:  A Systematic Review

Chapter 12:      The impact of cancer and its therapies on body image and sexuality

Chapter 13:      Cancer Caregivership

Chapter 14:      Psychosocial Interventions in Cancer

Chapter 15:      Quality of Life

Chapter 16:      Exercise for Cancer Patients: Treatment of Side Effects and Quality of Life

Chapter 17:      Use of the Classic Hallucinogen Psilocybin for Treatment of Existential Distress Associated with Cancer

Chapter 18:      The placebo and nocebo effect in cancer treatment

Chapter 19:      Psychological Factors and Survivorship:  A Focus on Post-Treatment Cancer Survivors

Chapter 20:      Complementary Mind-Body Therapies in Cancer

Chapter 21:      End-of-Life Communication in Cancer Care

Chapter 22:      The intersection between cancer and caregiver survivorship

Chapter 23:      Resources for Cancer Patients

Chapter 24:      Bringing It All Together

 

Blurb

Psychological Aspects of Cancer opens with two essays on the biological basis of emotion/mental-driven body processes and disease. The consequence of such considerations is that since thoughts and emotions can be modulated and changed by health care professionals, psychological counseling should be seen not only as a way to help patients cope, but also to influence the disease itself.  A unique overview of a key area of cancer care, this important title then proceeds to offer a section on genetic predispositions to cancer and the psychological considerations involved in screening and pre-emptive therapies and decision-making in cancer therapy.  A third section deals with the philosophical and religious underpinnings of psychological factors involved in coping with disease state stressors and the roles of hope in coping. The fourth section is an acknowledgement that patients with cancer live in a social context, which often includes a partner and/or caregiver. The fifth section includes several essays on aspects and modalities of care-giving that are designed to help patients coping with their cancer and its aftermath, which increasingly extends for years. An important title covering key aspects of one of the most troubling disorders of our time, Psychological Aspects of Cancer will  provide the busy practitioner with cutting edge knowledge as well as practical information that can translate into better care for patients with cancer.