This article provides an overview of the fields of psychosocial and integrative oncology,
highlighting common psychological reactions to being diagnosed with and treated for …

Individuals affected by cancer may experience disease-and treatment-related effects that
impact physical, emotional, interpersonal, existential, and spiritual functioning short and long …

Medical progress, the improvement of general living conditions, and an increase in life
expectancy have led to an increase in the general prevalence of oncologic disease. More …

In the UK, the NICE [3] has operationalized psychological care within a four-tier stepped
care model. Patients with psychosocial care needs can be evaluated and treated using this …

Being diagnosed with a life-threatening disease such as cancer and undergoing treatment
can cause unwanted distress and interferes with quality of life. Uncontrolled stress can have …

Objective A cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment can disrupt the full spectrum of
physical, social, emotional, and functional quality of life. But existing psychological …

A growing body of research demonstrates the feasibility and efficacy of psychological
interventions for adult patients with advanced cancer. Findings from quantitative studies of …

Integrative oncology uses non-pharmacological adjuncts to mainstream care to manage
physical, emotional, and psychological symptoms experienced by cancer survivors …

Efforts to promote great awareness of the need for psychosocial care and its benefits for
people affected by cancer received a major boost in 2008 with the publication of the Institute …

Psycho-oncology integrates research and clinical wisdom across multiple disciplines--
including oncology, psychiatry, psychology, surgery, radiotherapy and palliative care …