Meeting Psychosocial Needs of Women with Breast Cancer
Contributors: Maria Hewitt (Editor); Roger Herdman (Editor); Jimmie Holland (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: August 20, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780309091299
Subjects: Counselling; Health systems & services; Breast Cancer; Rehabilitation Counseling; Medical; Consumer Health; Diseases - Breast Cancer; Mental Health; Oncology; Medical / Oncology; Psychotherapy - Counseling; Breast; Cancer; Patients; Psychological aspects; Services for; Social aspects
Description: Presents a report from the National Cancer Policy Board of the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council examining the psychological consequences of the cancer experience. Focuses on breast cancer in women and describes psychosocial services, how they are delivered, and evaluates effectiveness.