Psycho-Oncology 4th Revised edition

Originally published in 1998 Psycho Oncology was the first comprehensive text in the field and remains the gold standard today Previously led by Dr Jimmie C Holland the founder of the field this new edition is edited by a team of internationally renowned experts in psycho oncology The text reflects the interdisciplinary nature and global reach of this growing field It covers evidence based clinical practice guidelines from around the world survivorship issues psychotherapeutic interventions and psychopharmacologic interventions Thoroughly updated and developed in collaboration with the American Psychosocial Oncology Society and the International Psycho Oncology Society the fourth edition is a current comprehensive reference for psychiatrists psychologists oncologists hospice workers and social workers seeking to understand and manage the psychological issues involved in the care of persons with cancer and the psychological social and behavioral factors that contribute to cancer risk and survival