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Authors: Rowland, J. H.; Massie, M. J.
Editors: Holland, J. C.; Breitbart, W. S.; Jacobsen, P. B.; Lederberg, M. S.; Loscalzo, M. J.; MccorKle, R. S.
Article/Chapter Title: Breast cancer
Abstract: (from the chapter) Breast cancer remains the most widely studied type of cancer with respect to its psychosocial impact. This is due in large measure to its high prevalence, but also reflects the fact that the disease affects women of all ages, involves complex care, and concerns a body part with great significance to women and their partners. In this chapter we review the physical, psychological, social, and economic impact of cancer on the lives of women and those who care for and about them, along with the diverse treatment modalities, some of which are evolving rapidly, used to cure or control the illness, and the common sequelae of these treatments. With the publication in 2008 of the Institute of Medicine's report, Cancer care for the whole patient: Meeting psychosocial health needs, oncology practitioners acknowledge that the patient's needs, hopes, and desires are as important as, and at times more important than, the tumor in planning and delivering optimal care. Although breast cancer is a major stressor for any woman, there is great variability in women's psychological responses. This chapter outlines the pattern of responses to breast cancer during and after treatment, and factors that may increase a woman's risk for poor adaptation. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved).
Keywords: breast cancer; oncology; psychological responses; psychosocial impact; treatment us
Book Title: Psycho-Oncology. 2nd ed
ISBN: 978-0-19-536743-0
Publisher: Oxford University Press  
Publication Place: Oxford, UK
Date Published: 2010-01-01
Start Page: 177
End Page: 186
Language: English
PROVIDER: Ovid Technologies
ACCESSION: Book: 2010-06876-024
PROVIDER: psycinfo
DOI/URL:

http://ovidsp.ovid.com/ovidweb.cgi?T=JS&CSC=Y&NEWS=N&PAGE=fulltext&D=psyc7&AN=2010-06876-024
Notes: --- Book Chapter: 24 - "Source: PsycINFO"