Psychological Aspects of Cancer
Conference Proceedings
Published in December 1984
Book
Paperback/Softback
108 pages
978-0-08-030791-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides a focus for people with an interest in the psychological aspects of cancer. It cuts across professional boundaries because the problems examined are neither wholly medical nor wholly physical - problems which can only be tackled through interdisciplinary-research.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
6ill.
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 150 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-08-030791-6 (9780080307916)
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Content
Psychosomatic Models of Cancer: Chairman's opening remarks, J S Mitchell. A review of psychobiological interactions in cancer patients, K W Pettingale. Psychoendocrine pathways and cancer prognosis, B A Stoll. Stress reactions and autonomic arousal in breast cancer patients, M Watson et al. Psychological Responses to Diagnosis and Treatment: Chairman's opening remarks, D E H Tee. Psychological aspects of large bowel cancer, C Thomas et al. Defining psychological responses to a diagnosis of cancer, T Morris et al. The surgeon's perspective on psychological aspects of surgery, H B Devlin. Psychological Intervention: Chairman's opening remarks, M Baum. The recognition and treatment of psychiatric problems in cancer patients, G P Maguire. Practical aspects of psychological support, J Weir et al. Group intervention, S Blake. Index.