Psycho-Oncology
Springer International Publishing
Chapter title |
Psychosocial Impact of Cancer
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Chapter number | 1 |
Book title |
Psycho-Oncology
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Published in |
Recent results in cancer research Fortschritte der Krebsforschung Progrès dans les recherches sur le cancer, January 2018
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DOI | 10.1007/978-3-319-64310-6_1 |
Pubmed ID | |
Book ISBNs |
978-3-31-964309-0, 978-3-31-964310-6
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Authors |
Susanne Singer |
Abstract |
Diagnosis and treatment of malignant diseases affect in many ways the lives of patients, relatives and friends. Common reactions immediately after the diagnosis are shock and denial, frequently followed by depression, anxiety and/or anger. About a third of all cancer patients suffer from a co-morbid mental health condition, requiring professional support by the entire medical team, including psycho-oncologists. Often overlooked issues are financial and social problems due to inability to work or due to out-of-pocket costs for the medical treatment. |
Country | Count | As % |
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United Kingdom | 1 | 1% |
Romania | 1 | 1% |
Canada | 1 | 1% |
Unknown | 93 | 97% |
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
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Student > Bachelor | 16 | 17% |
Student > Master | 14 | 15% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 8 | 8% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 7 | 7% |
Researcher | 6 | 6% |
Other | 14 | 15% |
Unknown | 31 | 32% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
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Psychology | 17 | 18% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 16 | 17% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 12 | 13% |
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 6 | 6% |
Social Sciences | 4 | 4% |
Other | 6 | 6% |
Unknown | 35 | 36% |