Breast Cancer: A Psychological Treatment Manual

Breast Cancer is in many ways the most emotionally loaded of all the cancers and women who suffer it have to deal with huge psychological difficulties. Originally published by the American Psychological Association, this manual is designed to educate and involve therapists and counsellors in the psychological treatment of patients and their families. It addresses the emotional responses of breast cancer patients, their families and caretakers, as well as the psychological, social and behavioural factors that may influence cancer morbidity and mortality. Comprehensive, holistic and practical in its approach, this book is essential reading for any professional working in the field of Psycho-Oncology.