Psychological aspects of cancer : proceedings of a conference held at Normanby College, King's College Hospital, London, England, 4 November 1983
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Psychological aspects of cancer : proceedings of a conference held at Normanby College, King's College Hospital, London, England, 4 November 1983
(Advances in the biosciences, v. 49)
Pergamon Press, 1985
1st ed
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Includes bibliographies and index
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Description
This book provides a focus for people with an interest in the psychological aspects of cancer. It cuts across professional boundaries because the problems examined are neither wholly medical nor wholly physical - problems which can only be tackled through interdisciplinary-research.
Table of Contents
Psychosomatic Models of Cancer: Chairman's opening remarks, J S Mitchell. A review of psychobiological interactions in cancer patients, K W Pettingale. Psychoendocrine pathways and cancer prognosis, B A Stoll. Stress reactions and autonomic arousal in breast cancer patients, M Watson et al. Psychological Responses to Diagnosis and Treatment: Chairman's opening remarks, D E H Tee. Psychological aspects of large bowel cancer, C Thomas et al. Defining psychological responses to a diagnosis of cancer, T Morris et al. The surgeon's perspective on psychological aspects of surgery, H B Devlin. Psychological Intervention: Chairman's opening remarks, M Baum. The recognition and treatment of psychiatric problems in cancer patients, G P Maguire. Practical aspects of psychological support, J Weir et al. Group intervention, S Blake. Index.
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