title: Psychological aspects of breast cancer: implications for practice in Singapore.
abstract: The purpose of this paper is two-fold. It begins with a brief review of the relationship between psychology and health, and the theoretical rationale for different approaches in counselling. The psychological aspects of breast cancer are then described with reference to three different treatment stages, and recommendations are made about informal counselling for patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Social Work & Psychology, National University of Singapore.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Liow
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001007:Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000523:psychology; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D012846:Singapore; D012944:Social Support; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control