Abstract
This chapter summarizes four current controversies in the field of psycho-oncology: (1) the benefit of screening for distress among cancer patients; (2) the effectiveness of psychological interventions among cancer patients; (3) the role of positive psychology (optimism, benefit finding) in cancer care; and (4) the benefit of group therapy in extending survival among cancer patients. Each controversy is briefly described with a general overview of the opposing viewpoints, a summary of the state of the science, and suggestions made for future directions in each case.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Psychological Aspects of Cancer |
| Editors | J Steele, BI Carr |
| Place of Publication | New York, New York, USA |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Pages | 157-175 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Volume | 9781461448662 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781461448662, 1461448654, 9781461448655 |
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| State | Published - Mar 1 2013 |
