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psychooncology

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psychooncology
[sī′kō·ongkol′əjē]
the psychologic effects of cancer, particularly the psychosocial needs of the patient and the patient's family.


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London paid to the underserved field of psychooncology and the recognition that psychiatrists, working in tandem with hematologists/oncologists, can improve the quality of life of cancer patients and cancer survivors ("Psychiatry and Medicine Working Together," The Psychiatrist's Toolbox, June 2005, p.
Riba's career as well: She is associate chair for education and academic affairs in the department of psychiatry at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and director of the university's psychooncology program.
 
 
 
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