Psychosocial interventions for cancer patients Journal Article


Authors: Daniels, J.; Kissane, D. W.
Article Title: Psychosocial interventions for cancer patients
Abstract: The experience and training of therapists are crucial. New therapies are targeting meaning as an approach to optimize adaptation and ameliorate distress. Effective treatment of anxiety and depression will remain the mainstay of work for the psychooncologist. © 2008 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Keywords: cancer survival; clinical trial; review; advanced cancer; cancer risk; cancer patient; outcome assessment; methodology; neoplasm; neoplasms; quality of life; breast cancer; obesity; patient education; insomnia; psychological aspect; depression; partial mastectomy; anxiety disorder; cancer fatigue; cognitive therapy; distress syndrome; psychosocial care; immune function test; anxiety; health; age distribution; stress management; group therapy; breast biopsy; psychotherapy; psychosocial; group; cognitive-behavioral therapy; nutrition education; socioenvironmental therapy
Journal Title: Current Opinion in Oncology
Volume: 20
Issue: 4
ISSN: 1040-8746
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins  
Date Published: 2008-07-01
Start Page: 367
End Page: 371
Language: English
DOI: 10.1097/CCO.0b013e3283021658
PUBMED: 18525329
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 8" - "Export Date: 17 November 2011" - "CODEN: CUOOE" - "Source: Scopus"
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