Boek "Behavioural Oncology: Psychological, Communicative and Social Dimensions”

Rooted in deep understanding of the mutual  relationship between behavior and cancer, Behavioural Oncology combines extensive clinical wisdom and empirical data to illuminate the psychological, social, and existential aspects of cancer, and to offer a framework for empathic, patient-centered care. Chapters delve into the psychobiology of long-term illness, examining stress, pain, fatigue, sensory and sleep disturbances, and other quality of life issues as well as considerations of age, gender, culture, and comorbidity. The book's emphasis on linguistic and communicative aspects of cancer--and practical skills from respecting patient narratives to delivering bad news--adds necessary depth to concepts of the therapeutic relationship. In this way, the authors warn about overmedicalizing cases to the point of losing patient identity. Major areas of the coverage include:

Biology and behavior in cancer prevention and suppression.
The psychology of cancer patients: emotions, cognition, and personality
Social dimensions, including stigma, coping, and social support
Language, communication, and cross-cultural issues
Existential, spiritual, and end-of-life concerns
Doctor-patient relationships
The psychological benefits of complementary therapies