Psychological Treatment of Patients with Cancer

This succinct but comprehensive guide to psycho-oncological practice describes a range of psychological interventions aimed at helping patients cope with cancer treatment.

Series Foreword
Introduction
Part I. An Overview of Psychosocial Oncology
Chapter 1. An Overview of Cancer for the Mental Health Professional
Chapter 2. Etiology and Sociocultural Factors Related to Cancer
Chapter 3. Standard Medical Treatments for Cancer and Patient Decision Making
Part II. Psychological Assessment and Interventions for Common Comorbid Problems
Chapter 4. Assessment and Treatment of Depression
Chapter 5. Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety
Chapter 6. Sleep Dysregulation and Fatigue
Chapter 7. Sexual Dysfunction and Negative Body Image
Chapter 8. Impact of Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment on the Family, and the Role of Social Support
Chapter 9. Posttreatment Psychological Sequelae
Chapter 10. Existential Themes in Cancer Care
Chapter 11. Future Directions in Practice and Clinician Self-Care
References
Index
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