Quick Reference for Oncology Clinicians:
The Psychiatric and Psychological Dimensions of Cancer Symptom Management

The American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) is pleased to present the first pocketsize handbook covering basic principles of psychosocial oncology. This landmark publication succinctly defines the psychiatric, psychological, social and spiritual issues related to cancer survivorship.

This handbook contains essential information that oncology clinicians should have to address the psychosocial needs of their patients. It follows the NCCN Distress Management Guidelines for a practical approach to treatment.

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This handbook goes beyond defining the problems and issues to offer practical interventions easily accessible in tables, figures and concise guidelines:

• Simple chapter structure is designed for quick access to information in clinical settings.
• Succinct practical information is quickly accessible in tables and figures throughout the handbook.  
• Instruments and guidelines for evaluating psychological and emotional distress help oncology physicians and nurses quickly to recognize when patients need interventions to help cope with their illness. 
• 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.
• Numerous cross-references and a full Index make this concise reference easy to use.
• References to current research facilitate further exploration of the psychosocial dimension of oncology for a more complete approach to patient care.

Editors Jimmie C. Holland, MD Donna B. Greenberg, MD Mary K. Hughes, RN, CNS Co-Editors Mitch Golant, PhD Jon A. Levenson, MD Matthew J. Loscalzo, MSW William F. Pirl, MD   Handbook Specifications Soft-cover, spiral bound Pocket size (5 in. x 7 in.) 164 pages, plus 15-page Index

Funded in part by an educational grant from Eli Lilly and Company, which had no control over its content.

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