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Beyond the psychotherapy and survival debate: the challenge of social disparity, depression and treatment adherence in psychosocial cancer care

Kissane, David·2009·Psycho-Oncology

Abstract

The psychotherapy and cancer survival debate generated great interest in the psychoneuroimmunological and bio-behavioral mechanisms that might mediate any gain in survival. Recent methodologically-improved cognitive-existential, supportive-expressive and psycho-educational group interventions for patients with breast cancer and melanoma have not extended survival times. Shorter survival has been associated with social disparity and untreated clinical depression, potentially mediated by poorer adherence to anti-cancer treatments. Group therapy both prevents and treats depression. Future research could address these bio-behavioral mechanisms.

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Authors
Kissane, D.
Affiliations
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (US)
Corresponding author
Kissane, David
Venue
Psycho-Oncology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2008-12-18
Volume
18
Issue
1
Pages
1-5
ISSN
  • 1057-9249 (ISSN-L)
  • 1099-1611
OpenAlex
W2161608981
Cited by
136
References
65
Citations by year
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FWCI
0.90
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Psycho-Oncology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Cancer, Stress, Anesthesia, and Immune Response
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
Keywords
social disparities, major depressive disorder, medication adherence, breast cancer, melanoma, group therapy, psychoeducational intervention, psychoneuroimmunology
MeSH terms
Depressive Disorder, Humans, Neoplasms, Psychotherapy, Stress, Psychological, Survival Rate, Health Status Disparities, Medication Adherence

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