Psycho-Oncology.

Cover -- Psycho-Oncology -- Copyright -- Contents -- Contributors -- Introduction: History of Psycho-Oncology -- Section I Behavioral and Psychological Factors in Cancer Risk -- 1 Tobacco Use and Cessation -- 2 Diet and Cancer -- 3 Physical Activity and Cancer -- 4 Sun Exposure and Cancer Risk -- 5 A Psychosocial Perspective on Socioeconomic Disparities in Cancer -- 6 Psychosocial Factors -- Section II Screening for Cancer in Normal and At-Risk Populations -- 7 Colorectal Cancer Screening -- 8 Cervical Cancer Screening -- 9 Breast Cancer Screening -- 10 Prostate Cancer Screening -- Section III Screening and Testing for Genetic Susceptibility to Cancer -- 11 Psychosocial Issues in Genetic Testing for Breast/Ovarian Cancer -- 12 Psychosocial Issues in Genetic Testing for Hereditary Colorectal Cancer -- Section IV Psychological Issues Related to Site of Cancer -- 13 Central Nervous System Tumors -- 14 Head and Neck Cancer -- 15 Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Cancers -- 16 Lung Cancer -- 17 Genitourinary Malignancies -- 18 Gynecologic Cancers -- 19 Skin Neoplasms and Malignant Melanoma -- 20 Breast Cancer -- 21 Sarcoma -- 22 Hematopoietic Dyscrasias and Stem Cell Transplantation -- 23 HIV Infection and AIDS-Associated Neoplasms -- 24 Tumor of Unknown Primary Site -- Section V Management of Specific Physical Symptoms -- 25 Cancer-Related Pain -- 26 Nausea and Vomiting -- 27 Fatigue -- 28 Sexual Problems After Cancer -- 29 Neuropsychological Impact of Cancer and Cancer Treatments -- 30 Sleep and Cancer -- 31 Weight and Appetite Loss in Cancer -- Section VI Palliative and Terminal Care -- 32 Hospice and Home Care -- 33 Canadian Virtual Hospice: A Template for Online Communication and Support -- 34 Training of Psychologists and Psychiatrists in Palliative Care -- Section VII Psychiatric Disorders -- 35 Psychiatric Emergencies.

36 Adjustment Disorders -- 37 Depressive Disorders -- 38 Suicide -- 39 Anxiety Disorders -- 40 Delirium -- 41 Substance Use Disorders -- 42 Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Associated with Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment -- 43 Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders, Factitious Illness, and Malingering in the Oncology Setting -- 44 Cancer Care for Patients with Schizophrenia -- 45 Difficult Personality Traits and Disorders in Oncology -- Section VIII Screening and Assessment in Psychosocial Oncology -- 46 Screening and Assessment for Unmet Needs -- 47 Assessment and Screening for Anxiety and Depression -- 48 Screening and Assessment for Distress -- 49 Screening and Assessment for Delirium and Dementia -- 50 Screening and Assessment for Cognitive Problems -- 51 Cross-Cultural Considerations in Screening and Assessment -- Section IX Principles of Psychotropic Management -- 52 Psychotropic Medications in Cancer Care -- Section X Evidence-Based Interventions -- 53 Principles of Psychotherapy -- 54 Healthcare Provider Communication: The Model of Optimal Therapeutic Effectiveness -- 55 Supportive Psychotherapy and Cancer: A New Model for an Old Therapy -- 56 Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions -- 57 Cognitive Therapy -- 58 Self-Management Support -- 59 Building Problem-Solving Skills -- 60 Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy -- 61 Dignity in the Terminally Ill: Empirical Findings and Clinical Applications -- 62 Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) Therapy -- 63 Mindfulness Meditation and Yoga for Cancer Patients -- 64 Art and Music Therapy -- 65 Religion/Spirituality and Cancer: A Brief Update of Selected Research -- 66 Integrative Oncology -- 67 Physical Activity and Exercise Interventions in Cancer Survivors -- 68 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Cancer Patients.

69 Psychosocial Interventions for Couples and Families Coping with Cancer -- 70 Supportive-Expressive and Other Forms of Group Psychotherapy in Cancer Care -- Section XI Geriatric Psycho-Oncology -- 71 The Older Patient -- 72 Special Considerations in Older Adults with Cancer: What Psycho-Oncologists Should Know -- 73 Functional Assessment of Older Patients with Cancer -- Section XII Psychological Issues for the Family -- 74 A Family-Centered Approach to the Patient with Cancer -- 75 Spouse Caregivers of Cancer Patients -- 76 Sexual Minority Health in Psycho-Oncology -- 77 Addressing the Needs of Children When a Parent Has Cancer -- 78 Bereavement: Theory, Clinical Presentation, and Intervention in the Setting of Cancer Care -- Section XIII Cross-Cutting Issues -- 79 Cross-Cutting Gender-Based Issues and Caregiving -- 80 eHealth Interventions for Cancer Prevention and Control -- 81 Negotiating the Interface of Psycho-Oncology and Ethics -- 82 Disparities in the Impact of Cancer -- 83 DSM-5 and Psycho-Oncology -- Section: XIV Survivorship -- 84 Fear of Cancer Recurrence -- 85 Positive Consequences of the Experience of Cancer: Perceptions of Growth and Meaning -- 86 Changing Health Behaviors After Treatment -- 87 Implementing the Survivorship Care Plan: A Strategy for Improving the Quality of Care for Cancer Survivors -- 88 Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer -- 89 Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer -- Section XV Professional Education and Building Supportive Care Programs -- 90 Principles of Communication Skills Training in Cancer Care Across the Life Span and Illness Trajectory -- 91 Building Supportive Care Programs in a Time of Great Opportunity -- 92 Oncology Staff Stress and Related Interventions -- 93 Training Psychiatrists and Psychologists in Psycho-Oncology.

94 Educating and Training Professional Social Workers in Psycho-Oncology -- 95 Education of Nurses in Psycho-Oncology -- 96 Education of Chaplains in Psycho-Oncology -- 97 Training and Education of Patient Advocates -- 98 The Engaged Patient: The Cancer Support Community's Integrative Model of Evidence-Based Psychosocial Programs, Services, and Research -- 99 Collaborative Psychosocial Oncology Care Models -- Section XVI Psycho-Oncology in Health Policy -- 100 Changes in US Policy: Psychosocial Care as an Integral Component of Cancer Care Delivery -- 101 Distress as the Sixth Vital Sign: An Emerging International Symbol for Improving Psychosocial Care -- 102 Emerging International Directions for Psychosocial Care -- Index.

Psycho-Oncology, the gold standard text of the field, is a comprehensive overview of the psychological issues involved in the care of persons with cancer and the psychological, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to cancer risk and survival. New to this third edition are chapters on gender-based and geriatric issues and expanded coverage of underserved populations, community based programs, and caregiver training and education.

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