Cancer.

Citation

Andersen, B. L., Golden-Kreutz, D. M., & DiLillo, V. (2000). Cancer. In A. E. Kazdin (Ed.), Encyclopedia of psychology (Vol. 2, pp. 12-13). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/10517-006

Abstract

This entry includes the following topics: a biobehavioral model of cancer stress and disease course; stress and quality of life; behavioral factors; biological pathways; disease course; specific psychological, social, and behavioral responses: from symptoms to disease outcomes; diagnosis; treatment; recovery and long-term survival; and recurrence and death. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2017 APA, all rights reserved)