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The level of psychological distress and the ability to adjust to a diagnosis of cancer are highly variable. Medical factors, psychological factors prior to diagnosis and social factors account for this variability. By understanding these variables, the clinician can better assess and manage the distress caused by the diagnosis and provide the most appropriate medical treatment or psychological intervention. This practical handbook will address the principal behavioural and psychological problems associated with cancer. Where appropriate, it adopts a broader, multicultural perspective, in line with the aim of the World Psychiatric Association and the Federation of Psycho-Oncology societies.

The main aims of the book are:

  • to present the significant and challenging clinical problems encountered when caring for cancer patients and their families, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment
  • to describe the best responses to these challenges, summarizing the eviden

    Trade Review

    “By including case studies, extracts from current research and effective key points, Grassi and Riba have compiled a book that is genuinely accessible and user-friendly, concise and well-researched. It made me reflect on my practice, as it emphasises the importance of recognising the thoughts and wishes of patients and their relatives.” (European Journal of Palliative Care, 1 September 2013)

    “... a comprehensive, highly readable book that encompasses a remarkable breadth of topics relating to the psychosocial care of cancer patients. I strongly recommend it as a compendium of psychosocial clinical challenges and approaches to address them, viewed from a socioculturally and demographically aware perspective." (Psycho-Oncology, 1 March 2013)



    Table of Contents

    List of Contributors, vii

    Foreword, xi

    Acknowledgements, xiii

    Part 1 Clinical Issues

    1 Introducing Multicultural Psycho-oncology, 3
    Luigi Grassi and Michelle Riba

    2 Communication in Cancer Care: A Cultural Perspective, 11
    Phyllis Butow and Walter F. Baile

    3 Psychosocial Assessment and Screening in Psycho-oncology, 21
    Paul B. Jacobsen and Kristine A. Donovan

    4 Sexuality and Gender: Psychosocial Implications in Cancer Patients: A Multicultural Perspective, 39
    Anna Costantini, Chiara M. Navarra, Kimlin Tam Ashing-Giwa and Sophia Yeung

    5 Psychosocial and Psychiatric Disorders, 55
    Santosh K. Chaturvedi and Yosuke Uchitomi

    6 Neurocognitive Effects of Anticancer Treatments, 71
    Tim Ahles, Sanne Schagen and Janette Vardy

    7 Screening for Distress, the 6th Vital Sign, as the Connective Tissue of Health Care Systems: A Roadmap to Integrated Interdisciplinary Person-centred Care, 83
    Barry D. Bultz, Matthew J. Loscalzo and Karen L. Clark

    8 Psychological Intervention, 97
    Maggie Watson

    9 Psychopharmacological Interventions, 109
    Seema M. Thekdi, Marya Elisa Irarrazaval and Laura B. Dunn

    10 Rehabilitation, 127
    Anja Mehnert and Uwe Koch

    Part 2 Special Populations

    11 Pediatric Psycho-oncology, 139
    Margaret L. Stuber and Elizabeth M. Strom

    12 A Life-stage Approach to Psycho-oncology, 155
    Peter Fitzgerald, Rinat Nissim and Gary Rodin

    13 Psycho-oncology in Underserved and Minority Populations, 165
    Richard Fielding and Wendy W.T. Lam

    Part 3 Other Topics

    14 Exploration of Family Care: A Multicultural Approach, 187
    Lea Baider and Gil Goldzweig

    15 Bioethical Challenges: Understanding Cultural Differences and Reducing Health Disparities, 199
    Antonella Surbone

    16 Post-traumatic Growth in Cancer Patients Across Cultures, 211
    Michael Diaz, Matthew Cordova and David Spiegel

    17 The Need for Psychosocial Support in Genetic Counselling and Genetic Testing, 223
    Mary Jane Esplen, Jonathan Hunter and Kathryn M. Kash

    18 Psychosocial and Physical Health in Post-treatment and Extended Cancer Survivorship, 237
    Patricia A. Ganz and Annette L. Stanton

    19 End-of-life Care, 249
    William Breitbart, Harvey Max Chochinov and Yesne Alici

    20 Grief and Bereavement, 271
    Sue Morris and Susan Block

    21 Spiritual and Religious Coping with Cancer, 281
    David W. Kissane, Carrie E. Lethborg and Brian Kelly

    22 Psycho-oncology and Advocacy in Cancer Care: An International Perspective, 297
    Luzia Travado, Jan Geissler, Kim Thiboldeaux, Jeff Dunn, Ranjit Kaur and Anne Merriman

    Index, 311

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 22/06/2012
      ISBN13: 9780470974322, 978-0470974322
      ISBN10: 047097432X
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      Book Synopsis
      The level of psychological distress and the ability to adjust to a diagnosis of cancer are highly variable. Medical factors, psychological factors prior to diagnosis and social factors account for this variability. By understanding these variables, the clinician can better assess and manage the distress caused by the diagnosis and provide the most appropriate medical treatment or psychological intervention. This practical handbook will address the principal behavioural and psychological problems associated with cancer. Where appropriate, it adopts a broader, multicultural perspective, in line with the aim of the World Psychiatric Association and the Federation of Psycho-Oncology societies.

      The main aims of the book are:

      • to present the significant and challenging clinical problems encountered when caring for cancer patients and their families, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment
      • to describe the best responses to these challenges, summarizing the eviden

        Trade Review

        “By including case studies, extracts from current research and effective key points, Grassi and Riba have compiled a book that is genuinely accessible and user-friendly, concise and well-researched. It made me reflect on my practice, as it emphasises the importance of recognising the thoughts and wishes of patients and their relatives.” (European Journal of Palliative Care, 1 September 2013)

        “... a comprehensive, highly readable book that encompasses a remarkable breadth of topics relating to the psychosocial care of cancer patients. I strongly recommend it as a compendium of psychosocial clinical challenges and approaches to address them, viewed from a socioculturally and demographically aware perspective." (Psycho-Oncology, 1 March 2013)



        Table of Contents

        List of Contributors, vii

        Foreword, xi

        Acknowledgements, xiii

        Part 1 Clinical Issues

        1 Introducing Multicultural Psycho-oncology, 3
        Luigi Grassi and Michelle Riba

        2 Communication in Cancer Care: A Cultural Perspective, 11
        Phyllis Butow and Walter F. Baile

        3 Psychosocial Assessment and Screening in Psycho-oncology, 21
        Paul B. Jacobsen and Kristine A. Donovan

        4 Sexuality and Gender: Psychosocial Implications in Cancer Patients: A Multicultural Perspective, 39
        Anna Costantini, Chiara M. Navarra, Kimlin Tam Ashing-Giwa and Sophia Yeung

        5 Psychosocial and Psychiatric Disorders, 55
        Santosh K. Chaturvedi and Yosuke Uchitomi

        6 Neurocognitive Effects of Anticancer Treatments, 71
        Tim Ahles, Sanne Schagen and Janette Vardy

        7 Screening for Distress, the 6th Vital Sign, as the Connective Tissue of Health Care Systems: A Roadmap to Integrated Interdisciplinary Person-centred Care, 83
        Barry D. Bultz, Matthew J. Loscalzo and Karen L. Clark

        8 Psychological Intervention, 97
        Maggie Watson

        9 Psychopharmacological Interventions, 109
        Seema M. Thekdi, Marya Elisa Irarrazaval and Laura B. Dunn

        10 Rehabilitation, 127
        Anja Mehnert and Uwe Koch

        Part 2 Special Populations

        11 Pediatric Psycho-oncology, 139
        Margaret L. Stuber and Elizabeth M. Strom

        12 A Life-stage Approach to Psycho-oncology, 155
        Peter Fitzgerald, Rinat Nissim and Gary Rodin

        13 Psycho-oncology in Underserved and Minority Populations, 165
        Richard Fielding and Wendy W.T. Lam

        Part 3 Other Topics

        14 Exploration of Family Care: A Multicultural Approach, 187
        Lea Baider and Gil Goldzweig

        15 Bioethical Challenges: Understanding Cultural Differences and Reducing Health Disparities, 199
        Antonella Surbone

        16 Post-traumatic Growth in Cancer Patients Across Cultures, 211
        Michael Diaz, Matthew Cordova and David Spiegel

        17 The Need for Psychosocial Support in Genetic Counselling and Genetic Testing, 223
        Mary Jane Esplen, Jonathan Hunter and Kathryn M. Kash

        18 Psychosocial and Physical Health in Post-treatment and Extended Cancer Survivorship, 237
        Patricia A. Ganz and Annette L. Stanton

        19 End-of-life Care, 249
        William Breitbart, Harvey Max Chochinov and Yesne Alici

        20 Grief and Bereavement, 271
        Sue Morris and Susan Block

        21 Spiritual and Religious Coping with Cancer, 281
        David W. Kissane, Carrie E. Lethborg and Brian Kelly

        22 Psycho-oncology and Advocacy in Cancer Care: An International Perspective, 297
        Luzia Travado, Jan Geissler, Kim Thiboldeaux, Jeff Dunn, Ranjit Kaur and Anne Merriman

        Index, 311

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