Abstract
This article introduces the field of psychosocial oncology, which is a subspecialty within the larger field of oncology. Data from randomized, controlled clinical trials are presented to support the use of behavioral therapeutic methodologies in the management of affective distress in Delaware's cancer patient population. The article is completed with a description of two innovative psychosocial programs that are new to Delaware.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 267-271 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Delaware medical journal |
Volume | 76 |
Issue number | 7 |
State | Published - Jul 2004 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)