Communication as the Bridge to Hope and Healing in Cancer Care Cancer is ofen seen as prec ipitating an existen- specifc to patients of all ages, diverse cultures tial crisis; a crisis of spirit and an opportunity and lifestyles. Perhaps two of the most we- for meaning. Tis is true not only for the patient developed areas in communication in cancer with cancer and his or her family and loved ones, care relate to shared decision-making research, but also, interestingly enough, for oncologists and the efectiveness of communication skills and cancer care providers. For the patient the training of cancer care providers. Te feld of challenges are dealing with fear and uncertainty, communication research and training is thus maintaining a balance between hope and de- quite broad and still in development, although spair, comprehending information and enacting much has been accomplished, as is illustrated in shared decision making, living with choices, and, this textbook. for too many, fnding a way to accept death. For Tis text, Communication in Cancer Care the family the challenges are equally daunting; edited by F. Stiefel, represents one of the most fnding a way to support their loved one and help comprehensive as well as clinically relevant - them maintain hope, advocate on their behalf, ited volumes on the subject of communication help collect and integrate information. Tis must in cancer care to appear to date.
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From the reviews:
"This new book . is the concrete demonstration of the growing interest around communication issues in cancer care. . this comprehensive book represents an excellent summary of the available knowledge and expertise in the rapidly developing field of communication in medical oncology. The essential information contained and the didactic vocation make this book an innovative, outstanding instrument not only for physicians but also for other interested readers." (Piero Sanna, Schweizer Krebsbulletin, August, 2007)
"For Psycho-Oncology readers, a volume entitled 'Communication in Cancer Care' represents a welcome addition to Springer's Recent Results in Cancer Research series. The promise of the anthology of collected chapters is a comprehensive, international, interdisciplinary, and multi-perspective summary of what we know about communication within this particularly intensive clinical context . . and those who conceived of the collection are to be congratulated for making the attempt." (Sally Thorne, Psycho-Oncology, Issue 16, 2007)
"This volume is essential reading for specialists in psychosomatic medicine as well as oncologists. . The book utilizes excellent tables and charts, and its editing is superb with clarity and with brevity when appropriate. . should be in all of our libraries, especially for psychosomatic medicine, but also in oncologists' personal collections. All medical libraries in hospitals of any size should also have such a volume. . useful to train both Psychosomatic Medicine specialists as well as oncologists in talking to their patients and families." (Thomas N. Wise, Psychosomatics, Vol. 49 (3), 2008)
"This book is original in that it examines in depth some current and particularly complex communication challenges for health professionals in cancer care. . It offers a 'communication compass' to help understand and guide the process of patient-healthprofessional communication. . Chapters are short and well structured, and . the book can also be read as a whole. . The issues raised and questions asked are a timely warning for those who plan to commission training and indicate some key areas for future research." (Carolyn Pitceathly, Journal of Psychosomatic Research, Vol. 64, 2008)
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Key Elements of Communication in Cancer Care.- Motivating for Cancer Prevention.- Communication in Genetic Counselling for Breast/Ovarian Cancer.- Informing About Diagnosis, Relapse and Progression of Disease - Communication with the Terminally Ill Cancer Patient.- Maintaining Hope: Communication in Palliative Care.- Patients and Their Families.- Children with Cancer.- Interdisciplinary Communication.- Cultural Aspects of Communication in Cancer Care.- Current Concepts of Communication Skills Training in Oncology.- Communication Skills Training in Oncology: It Works!.- Communication and Communication Skills Training in Oncology: Open Questions and Future Tasks.
