J Consult Clin Psychol. 1992 Aug;60(4):552-68.

Psychological interventions for cancer patients to enhance the quality of life.

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Department of Psychology, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210-1222.

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Although the thrust of the nation's cancer objectives for the year 2000 is prevention and screening, each year approximately 1 million Americans are diagnosed and must cope with the disease and treatments. They do so with the aid of family, friends, and the health care system, but accumulating data suggest that psychological interventions may be important for reducing emotional distress, enhancing coping, and improving "adjustment." Experimental and quasi-experimental studies of psychological interventions are reviewed, and discussion of treatment components and mechanism is offered. A final section discusses future research directions and challenges to scientific advance.

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