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Physiologic and psychobehavioral research in oncology
Author(s) -
Redd William H.,
Silberfarb Peter M.,
Andersen Barbara L.,
Andrykowski Michael A.,
Bovbjerg Dana H.,
Burish Thomas G.,
Carpenter Paul J.,
Cleeland Charles,
Dolgin Michael,
Levy Sandra M.,
Mitnick Leonard,
Morrow Gary R.,
Schover Leslie R.,
Spiegel David,
Stevens John
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(19910201)67:3+<813::aid-cncr2820671411>3.0.co;2-w
Subject(s) - medicine , psychosocial , psychoneuroimmunology , nausea , cancer , oncology , vomiting , psycho oncology , clinical oncology , psychiatry , immunology , immune system
A major thrust in research in psychosocial oncology is the study of the interaction of psychologic and physiologic variables. This discussion reviews the current status and future directions of such research. Areas addressed include pain, nausea and vomiting with chemotherapy, sexuality, effects of cancer on psychologic and neuropsychologic function, impact of psychologic factors on cancer and its treatment, and psychoneuroimmunology. In addition, specific recommendations for strategies to facilitate research in these areas of psychosocial oncology are proposed.