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Psycho-Oncology
Ute . Ed(S): Goerling
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Description for Psycho-Oncology
Paperback. Editor(s): Goerling, Ute. Series: Recent Results in Cancer Research. Num Pages: 157 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 256.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
157
Condition
New
Series
Recent Results in Cancer Research
Number of Pages
152
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783662513439
SKU
V9783662513439
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Psycho-Oncology
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 ... Read more