Psychosocial interventions for cancer / edited by Andrew Baum and Barbara L. Andersen.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Baum, Andrew.

Andersen, Barbara L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cancer--Psychological aspects.

Cancer.

Cancer--Social aspects.

Stress management.

Adjustment (Psychology).

Physical Description:

xix, 446 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2001]

Summary:

In Psychosocial Interventions for Cancer, contributors analyze state-of-the-art research, theory, and intervention used to prevent cancer, to detect it in more treatable stages, and to enhance the quality of life among cancer patients and their families. Contributors explore conceptual and applied currents in health psychology, public health, and behavioral medicine and review major research programs on patient interventions.

Notes:

"Decade of Behavior, 2000-2010."

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

1557987343

OCLC:

45162070