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When the first edition of this book published in 1994, the psychoimmunology of cancer was still emerging as a topic for serious scientific study. Now, less than ten years later, there is a huge quantity of academic literature about the relationships between psychological variables, the immune system and cancer growth, accompanied by a lively popular interest. In this new edition leading specialists have provided broad critical reviews of the different aspects. Part I, which presents the biological background, will be of particular interest to those with technical knowledge of the relevant laboratory based disciplines. It covers mechanisms mediating the effects of psychological status in the immune system, and anti-cancer mechanisms involving the immune system. Part II is clinically orientated, and accessible to a wide audience. Whether psychotherapeutic interventions can help patients live longer, as well as coping better, is obviously the key question and several contributors consider the clinical evidence for this. A new, speculative chapter on the spiritual context of immunity and cancer has also been added. The psychoimmunology of cancer involves many complex issues, understanding of which remains far from complete. However, the contributors, besides reviewing the current state of knowledge and the implications for cancer patients, offer predictions for the future and ideas about further research.

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Author:   Claire Lewis (, Professor of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, Section of Pathology, Division of Oncology and Cellular Pathology, University of Sheffield Medical School, UK) ,  Rosalind O'Brien (, Palliative Care Nurse) ,  Jennifer Barraclough (, Consultant in Psychological Medicine (previously at Oxford Radcliffe Hospital NHS Trust, Oxford))
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 16.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 24.20cm
Weight:   0.001kg
ISBN:  

9780192630605

ISBN 10:   0192630601
Pages:   284
Publication Date:   23 May 2002
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

PrefaceJ. Barraclough, C.E. Lewis & R. O'Brien: Part I: Psychology, immunity and cancer: the biological links 1: Denise L. Bellinger, Srinivasan ThyagaRajan, Dianne Lorton, Kelley S. Madden, Lily Tran & David L. Felten: Psychoimmunology today: mechanisms mediating the effects of psychological status on the immune system 2: P. W. Szlosarek & A. Dalgliesh: Anti-cancer mechanisms involving the immune system Part II: The clinical context: studies and speculations on human cancer 3: James L. Levenson & Kathy McDonald: The role of psychological factors in cancer onset and progression: A critical appraisal 4: Roger J. Booth: Psychospiritual healing and the immune system in cancer 5: Karin Calde, Catherine Classen & David Spiegel: Can psychosocial interventions extend survival? A critical evaluation of clinical trials of group and individual therapies 6: Bert Garssen & Karl Goodkin: Psychological factors and cancer progression: involvement of neuroimmune pathways and future directions for laboratory research 7: Jennifer Anderson & Leslie G. Walker: Psychological factors and cancer progression: involvement of behavioural pathways 8: Alastair J. Cunningham: The state of the art: clinical implications for cancer patients, and directions for future research

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Eminent contributors and excellent editing make this a very sound, well prepared and useful text directed more at those with a specific rather than a passing interest in this area. Palliative Medicine, 17

Eminent contributors and excellent editing make this a very sound, well prepared and useful text directed more at those with a specific rather than a passing interest in this area. * Palliative Medicine, 17 *

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