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Book SynopsisA comprehensive, evidence-based guide to the role of psychology in cancer care
Trade ReviewI strongly recommend this book to both trainees and advanced practitioners who want to have the most recent advances in the field at their fingertips.; Matthew Loscalzo, LCSW, APOS Fellow, Executive Director, People & Enterprise Transformation; Emeritus Professor of Supportive Care Medicine and Professor of Population Sciences at City of Hope, CA, USA.
Table of Contents1 Description 1.1 Common Psychiatric Diagnoses in the Context of Cancer 1.1.1 Major Depression 1.1.2 Adjustment Disorder 1.1.3 Anxiety Disorders 1.2 Other Psychiatric/Psychological Issues 1.2.1 Severe Mental Illness and Cancer 1.2.2 Distress 1.2.3 Fear of Recurrence 1.3 Epidemiology 1.4 Course and Prognosis 1.4.1 Vulnerable Periods 1.4.2 Trajectories of Psychological Distress 1.4.3 Posttraumatic Growth 1.4.4 Survivorship 1.5 Differential Diagnosis 1.6 Comorbidities 1.7 Diagnostic Procedures and Documentation 1.7.1 Distress Screening 1.7.2 Symptom Assessment 1.7.3 Depression Assessment 1.7.4 Anxiety Assessment 1.7.5 Quality of Life (QoL) 2 Theories and Models 2.1 Biopsychosocial Model of Cancer 2.2 Models of Cancer-Related Distress 2.2.1 Cancer-Related Distress as an Adjustment Disorder 2.2.2 Self-Regulatory Model of Illness Behavior 2.2.3 Stressful Life Events and the Impact of Coping Style on Cancer-Related Distress 3 Diagnosis and Treatment Indications 3.1 Distress in Cancer 3.2 Adjustment Disorders 3.3 Major Depressive Disorder 3.4 Anxiety Disorders 3.4.1 Generalized Anxiety Disorder 3.4.2 Panic Disorder 3.5 Trauma-Related Disorders 3.5.1 Acute Stress Disorder 3.5.2 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder 3.6 Cognitive Dysfunction Secondary to Cancer Treatment 3.7 Substance Use Disorders 3.8 Vulnerable Populations 4 Treatment 4.1 Methods of Treatment 4.1.1 Psychotherapy 4.1.2 Groups and Other Approaches 4.1.3 Medications 4.1.4 Future Directions 4.2 Variations and Combinations of Methods 4.2.1 Psychosocial Interventions 4.2.2 Psychotropic Medications 4.3 Problems in Carrying Out the Treatments 4.3.1 Cost/Finances/Transportation/Case Management Concerns 4.3.2 Presence of Family/Caretakers 4.3.3 High Burden of Disease 4.3.4 The Therapist's Personal Experience With Cancer 4.3.5 Burnout/Compassion Fatigue 4.3.6 End-of-Life Care 4.4 Multicultural Issues 4.4.1 Diversity Issues 4.4.2 Religious Beliefs and Decision-Making About Treatment 5 Case Vignettes 5.1 Case Vignette 1: Ms. R. 5.2 Case Vignette 2: Mr. J. 6 Further Reading 7 References 8 Appendix: Tools and Resources
