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OverviewEmotional aspects of cancer affect patients, their partners and families, and the staff providing care. Most of those involved experience emotional distress. Some develop severe anxiety, depression or other psychiatric syndromes. Whether emotional factors influence the medical prognosis of cancer remains uncertain, but there is no doubt that emotional aspects of this disease are central to patients quality of life. Many of the common problems can be prevented or treated effectively, provided their importance is recognised. Cancer and Emotion is a descriptive introduction to adult psycho-oncology. Primarily written for healthcare professionals in oncology, palliative care, general practice and mental health, it will also appeal to interested lay readers including patients. This third edition has been updated throughout, with expanded coverage of some topical issues, including psychological aspects of cancer pain, holistic approaches to cancer and organisation of a psycho-oncology service. The book also contains numerous personal accounts written by patients themselves. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jennifer BarracloughPublisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Ltd Edition: 3rd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.374kg ISBN: 9780471985976ISBN 10: 047198597 Pages: 236 Publication Date: 10 December 1998 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviews. .it should be essential reading for all health care professionals involved in cancer care., ,, Palliative Medicine# Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |