Psychosocial oncology in Delaware: advances in treating cancer-related distress.
This article introduces the field of psychosocial oncology, which is a subspecialty within the larger field of oncology. Data from randomized, controlled clinical trials are presented to support the use of behavioral therapeutic methodologies in the management of affective distress in Delaware's cancer patient population. The article is completed with a description of two innovative psychosocial programs that are new to Delaware.
Helen F. Graham Cancer Center, Newark, Delaware, USA.
Jeff
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Kendall
D000342:Affective Symptoms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D000368:Aged; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods; D003691:Delaware; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology*