• Sections describing problems unique to each type of cancer aid clinicians in tailoring their approach to a particular case. • Practical pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions outline treatment options and indicate when a referral to a psychiatrist, therapist or other resource may be needed. • Appendix includes comprehensive listing of resources for children with cancer and their family members Psycho-Oncology is a comprehensive handbook that provides best practice models for the management of psychological, cognitive, and social outcomes of adults living with cancer and their families. Chapters cover a wide range of topics including screening tools and interventions, psychiatric emergencies and disorders, physical symptom management, communication issues, and issues specific to common cancer sites. A resource section is appended to provide information on national services and programs.This book features contributions from experts designed to help clinicians review, anticipate and respond to emotional issues that often arise in the context of treating cancer patients. Numerous cross-references and succinct tables and figures make this concise reference easy to use. Psycho-Oncology is an ideal resource for helping oncologists and nurses recognize when it may be best to refer patients to their mental health colleagues and for those who are establishing or adding psychosocial components to existing clinics. Contents: Section I. Screening and Interventions 1. Screening Instruments 2. Pharmacological Interventions 3. Non-Pharmacological Interventions Section II. Psychiatric Emergencies and Disorders 4. Psychiatric Emergencies 5. Anxiety Disorders 6. Mood Disorders 7. Cognitive Disorders 8. Substance Abuse 9. Personality Disorders Section III. Physical Symptom Management 10. Fatigue 11. Pain 12. Nausea and Vomiting 13. Sexual Dysfunction Section IV. Communication Issues 14. Strategies for Giving Bad News 15. Supporting Parents with Cancer: Screening and Psycho-education 16. Spiritual and Religious Communication with Patients and Families Section V. Issues Specific to Common Cancer Sites 17. Brain Cancer 18. Breast Cancer 19. Gastrointestinal Cancer 20. Genitourinary Cancer 21. Gynecological Cancers 22. Head and Neck Cancer 23. Hematalogical Cancer 24. Lung Cancer 25. Melanoma Appendix: National Resources About the Editors and Contributors: Jimmie C. Holland is Wayne E. Chapman Chair in Psychiatric Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.Donna B. Greenberg is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Psychiatric Oncology Service, Mass General Cancer Center Mary K. Hughes is Clinical Nurse Specialist at the Unversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Contributors: Walter F. Baile, MD Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science Division of OVP, Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, Texas Ilana M. Braun, MD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Harvard Medical School Chief of Adult Psychosocial Oncology Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, Massachusetts Jeremy W. Couper, MBBS, MMed, MD, FRANZCP Head, Department of Psychiatry Co-Director Psycho-oncology Research Unit Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Carlos G. Fernandez-Robles, MD Instructor in Psychiatry Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, Massachusetts Joseph A. Greer, PhD Assistant Professor of Psychology Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, Massachusetts Rev. George F. Handzo, BCC, CSSBB Director of Health Services Research and Quality Healthcare Chaplaincy New York, New York Kenneth L. Kirsh, PhD Clinical Research Educator and Research Scientist Millennium Research Institute San Diego, California David W. Kissane, MD, MPM, FRANZCP, FAChPM Head of Psychiatry Monash University Clayton, Victoria, Australia Mary Jane Massie, MD Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, New York Cynthia W. Moore, PhD Assistant Professor of Psychology Harvard Medical School Clinical Assistant in Psychology Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, Massachusetts Anna C. Muriel, MD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Harvard Medical School Chief of Pediatric Psychosocial Oncology Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, Massachusetts Melissa L. Ozga, DO Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, New York Steven D. Passik, PhD Director of Clinical Addiction Research and Education Millennium Laboratories San Diego, California Paula K. Rauch, MD Associate Professor of Psychiatry Harvard Medical School Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, Massachusetts Xiomara Rocha-Cadman, MD Instructor Psychiatrist Bone Marrow Transplant Liason Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, New York Andrew J. Roth, MD Psychiatrist Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Professor of Clinical Psychiatry Weill Cornell Medical College New York, New York Isabel Schuermeyer, MD Department of Psychiatry and Psychology Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, Ohio Jennifer A. Shin, MD Instructor in Medicine Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, Massachusetts Alan D. Valentine, MD Professor and Chair of Psychiatry The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, Texas Margo W. Walsh, PhD Department of Clinical Psychology St. Joseph Medical Center Tacoma, Washington David P. Yuppa, MD Instructor in Psychiatry Harvard Medical School Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, Massachusetts |