Pediatric psycho-oncology : a quick reference on the psychosocial dimensions of cancer symptom management / edited by Lori Wiener [and five others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Wiener, Lori, editor.

American Psychosocial Oncology Society.

Series:

APOS Clinical Reference Handbooks

Standardized Title:

Quick reference for pediatric oncology clinicians

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cancer in children--Psychological aspects.

Cancer in children.

Cancer in children--Treatment.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (433 p.)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Oxford University Press, 2015.

Summary:

Pediatric Psycho-Oncology is a comprehensive handbook that provides best practice models for the management of psychological, cognitive, and social outcomes of adolescents living with cancer and their families. Chapters cover a wide range of topics including psychological aspects of particular pediatric cancers and their treatments, how to talk to a child and family at critical times during the disease course, genetic testing, individual, family, educational, psychological and psychiatric interventions, and caring for international patients . Each chapter highlights the necessity of embracing

Contents:

Series; Pediatric Psycho-OncologyA Quick Reference on the Psychosocial Dimensions of Cancer Symptom Management; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contributors; Introduction; I Cancers of Childhood; 1 Leukemias and Lymphomas; 2 Neuroblastoma; 3 Wilms Tumor; 4 Retinoblastoma; 5 Sarcomas and Other Solid Tumors; 6 Tumors of the Central Nervous System; II Hereditary Cancers; 7 Hereditary Cancer Syndromes; 8 Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Cancer in Childhood; 9 Psychosocial Aspects of Pediatric Hereditary Cancer Syndromes; III Specific Symptom Management

10 Nausea, Vomiting, Anorexia, and Fatigue11 Pain; 12 Anxiety and Depression; 13 Fertility and Sexuality; 14 Psychiatric Emergencies; IV Treatment Issues and Interventions; 15 Medical Aspects of Transplantation; 16 Psychosocial Issues for Transplant Patients and Donors; 17 Medication Adherence; 18 Cognitive Sequelae of Cancer Treatment; 19 Psychotherapeutic Interventions; 20 Electronic Interventions; 21 Integrative Oncology; V Communication and Supportive Care Considerations; 22 Talking to Children and Adolescents about Cancer; 23 Coping with Pediatric Cancer

24 Impact of Cancer on Family and Siblings25 Special Considerations in Working with Families; 26 Spiritual and Religious Considerations; 27 School and Peer Relationships; 28 School and Academic Planning; 29 Ethical Issues in Pediatric Oncology; VI Special Issues in Pediatric Oncology; 30 Integrating Palliative Care; 31 Caring for International Patients; 32 Social Media and Health Care; 33 Pediatric Cancer Survivors: Moving Beyond Cure; Appendix: Health-related Quality of Life in Pediatric Oncology; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-19-933513-3

0-19-939068-1

0-19-933512-5

OCLC:

899211803