Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Cancer Patients. Oxford Handbook

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a brief, focused method that promises to provide significant help to those suffering from cancer. This edition clearly demonstrates how psychological interventions conducted by a psychotherapist using CBT to cope with patients' distress can be adapted to the challenging clinical conditions of cancer diseases and palliative care. By applying the CBT model to understand reactions to cancer, the authors of this edition present to readers cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and interpersonal methods that help people adapt to the threats that cancer poses to their survival and identity. Numerous examples of specific cases using such methods provided in this edition clearly show how they can reduce levels of anxiety and depression, empower patients to demonstrate resilience, learn effective coping skills for distress related to the illness, and develop a habit of open communication with their partners. In this updated edition, the results of many clinical and scientific studies in the fields of psycho-oncology and cognitive behavioral therapy are discussed, as well as practical recommendations for applying CBT to address common symptoms such as insomnia, fatigue, and nausea.