Psychological Aspects of Cancer

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)

• Psychoneuroimmunology and Cancer: Incidence, progression, and quality of life.- Inflammation, Chronic Disease and Cancer: Is Psychological Distress the Common Thread.- Psychological aspects of hereditary cancer and risk counseling and genetic testing.- Mastectomy to Prevent Breast Cancer: Psychosocial Aspects of Women’s Decision Making.- Decision Aids in Advanced Cancer.- Cancer Fatalism: Attitudes Toward Screening and Care.- Positive Psychology Perspectives across the Cancer Continuum: Meaning, Spirituality, and Growth.- Stress, Coping, and Hope.-Religiousness and Spirituality in Coping with Cancer.- Controversies in Psycho-Oncology.-      Psychosocial Interventions for Couples Coping With Cancer:  A Systematic Review.- The impact of cancer and its therapies on body image and sexuality.- Cancer Caregivership.- Psychosocial Interventions in Cancer.- Quality of Life.- Exercise for Cancer Patients: Treatment of Side Effects and Quality of Life.- Use of the Classic Hallucinogen Psilocybin for Treatment of Existential Distress Associated with Cancer.- The placebo and nocebo effect in cancer treatment.-       Psychological Factors and Survivorship:  A Focus on Post-Treatment Cancer Survivors.- Complementary Mind-Body Therapies in Cancer.- End-of-Life Communication in Cancer Care.- The intersection between cancer and caregiversurvivorship.- Resources for Cancer Patients.-      Bringing It All Together. End-of-Life Communication in Cancer Care.- The intersection between cancer and caregiver survivorship.- Resources for Cancer Patients.-      Bringing It All Together.