Mental health providers working in oncology encounter a broad spectrum of patients and situations. From innumerable forms of disease at various stages of progression, to the wide range of medication side effects and varying prognoses, cancer treatment is incredibly complex. And practitioners—like the patients they serve—can be easily overwhelmed.
Psychological Treatment of Patients With Cancer offers a succinct but comprehensive guide to psycho-oncological practice.Designed to build a foundation of knowledge that tackles the depth and breadth of the field, this volume includes a range of psychological interventions aimed at helping patients cope with cancer treatment. Chapters describe assessment and treatment of common problems including depression, anxiety, fatigue, sexual dysfunction, and cover broader themes in cancer care including the impact on families.Brief, easy to digest, and highly approachable, this is a must-have resource for practitione
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Table of ContentsSeries 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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