 | An Introduction to Psycho-Oncology Subjects: Behavioral Sciences; Medicine Dentistry Nursing & Allied Health; Psychological Science; Medicine; Oncology; Primary Health Care & Family Practice; Comparative Psychology; Cancer is extremely common and in many situations a truly frightening disease, but for too long the psychological aspects and effects have been ignored. An Introduction to Psycho-Oncology deals in a clear and simple manner with the reactions of cancer patients to their illness, and the ways in which they can be helped. In the context of a multidisciplinary approach that takes account of medical treatments as well as psychological interventions, Guex offers suggestions for better ways of communicating so as to provide a therapeutic partnership between carer and client. |
