Geriatric Psycho-Oncology

A Quick Reference on the Psychosocial Dimensions of Cancer Symptom Management

Edited by Jimmie C. Holland, Talia Weiss Wiesel, Christian J. Nelson, Andrew J. Roth, and Yesne Alici

APOS Clinical Reference Handbooks

Sections describing problems unique to each type of cancer aid clinicians in tailoring their approach to a particular case.
Practical pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions outline treatment options and indicate when a referral to a psychiatrist, therapist or other resource may be needed.
Appendix includes comprehensive listing of resources for children with cancer and their family members

Geriatric Psycho-Oncology

A Quick Reference on the Psychosocial Dimensions of Cancer Symptom Management

Edited by Jimmie C. Holland, Talia Weiss Wiesel, Christian J. Nelson, Andrew J. Roth, and Yesne Alici

APOS Clinical Reference Handbooks

Description

Geriatric Psycho-Oncology is a comprehensive handbook that provides best practice models for the management of psychological, cognitive, and social outcomes of older adults living with cancer and their families. Chapters cover a wide range of topics including screening tools and interventions, psychiatric emergencies and disorders, physical symptom management, communication issues, and issues specific to common cancer sites. A resource section is appended to provide information on national services and programs. This book features contributions from experts designed to help clinicians review, anticipate and respond to emotional issues that often arise in the context of treating older cancer patients. Numerous cross-references and succinct tables and figures make this concise reference easy to use. Geriatric Psycho-Oncology is an ideal resource for helping oncologists and nurses recognize when it may be best to refer patients to their mental health colleagues and for those who are establishing or adding psychosocial components to existing clinics.

Geriatric Psycho-Oncology

A Quick Reference on the Psychosocial Dimensions of Cancer Symptom Management

Edited by Jimmie C. Holland, Talia Weiss Wiesel, Christian J. Nelson, Andrew J. Roth, and Yesne Alici

APOS Clinical Reference Handbooks

Section I. Screening and Interventions
1. Psychosocial Screening Instruments for Older Cancer Patients

2. Functional Assessment for Older Adults with Cancer

3. Psychosocial Interventions for Older Cancer Patients

Section II. Psychiatric Emergencies and Disorders
4. Psychiatric Emergencies

5. Cognitive Disorders and Delirium

6. Depressive Spectrum Disorders

7. Anxiety

8. Substance Abuse Disorders in Older Adults with Chronic Cancer Pain

9. Personality Disorders in Older Cancer Patients

Section III. Physical Symptom Management
10. Fatigue

11. Pain

12. Sexual Dysfunction

Section IV. Special Considerations in Psychosocial Issues in Older Patients with Cancer
13. Communicating with Older Cancer Patients

14. Demoralization, Despair and Existential Concerns

15. Caregiver Burden

16. Advance Directives

17. Psychosocial Issues in Elderly Minority Population

Section V. Issues Specific to Common Cancer Site
18. Prostate Cancer

19. Breast Cancer

20. Lung Cancer

21. Colon Cancer

22. Lymphoma and Leukemia

Appendix: National Resources

Geriatric Psycho-Oncology

A Quick Reference on the Psychosocial Dimensions of Cancer Symptom Management

Edited by Jimmie C. Holland, Talia Weiss Wiesel, Christian J. Nelson, Andrew J. Roth, and Yesne Alici

APOS Clinical Reference Handbooks

Author Information

ALL: Department of Psychiatric and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York

Contributors:

Tim A. Ahles, PhD
Director, Neurocognitive Research Laboratory
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, New York

Charissa Andreotti, PhD
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York

Lea Baider, PhD
Professor of Medical Psychology
Hebrew University Medical School
Department of Psychiatry
Sharett Institute of Oncology
Hadassah Medical Center
Jerusalem, Israel

John W. Barnhill, MD
Attending Psychiatrist
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Public Health
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, New York

Matthew N. Doolittle, MD
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York

Daisuke Fujisawa, MD, PhD
Center for Psychiatric Oncology and Behavioral Sciences
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts

Barbara A. Given, PhD, RN, FAAN
Director of PhD Program
College of Nursing
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
Mindy Greenstein, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
New York, New York

Elizabeth Harvey, PhD
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York

Mary K. Hughes, MS, RN, CNS, CT
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Department of Psychiatry
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas

R. Garret Key, MD
Department of Psychiatry &Behavioral Sciences
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York

Kenneth L. Kirsh, PhD
Clinical Research Educator and Research Scientist
Millennium Research Institute
San Diego, California

Stephanie Lacey, MA, LMHC
Research Project Coordinator
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York

Tomer T. Levin, MBBS, FAPM
Department of Psychiatry &Behavioral Sciences
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York

Anne Martin, PhD, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor/Program Manager
Social Work Services
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York

Mary Jane Massie, MD
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York

Kimberley Miller, MD, FRCPC
Attending Psychiatrist
Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Assistant Professor
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Nicholas Miller
Millennium Research Institute
San Diego, California

Steven D. Passik, PhD
Director of Clinical Addiction Research and Education
Millennium Laboratories
San Diego, California

William F. Pirl, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Harvard Medical School
Director, Center for Psychiatric Oncology and Behavioral Sciences
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts

James C. Root, PhD
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Departments of Psychiatry and Anesthesiology
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, New York

Matthew Ruehle
Millennium Research Institute
San Diego, California

Adam Rzetelny, PhD
Millennium Research Institute
San Diego, California

Steven Schulberg, BA
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York

Tatiana D. Starr, MA
Clinical Research Coordinator
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York

Roma Tickoo, MD, MPH
Departments of Palliative Medicine and Neurology
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York

Mark I. Weinberger, PhD, MPH
Vice President of Clinical Services and Associate Director of Clinical Research
The IMA Group
Clinical Instructor of Psychology in Psychiatry
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, New York

Tanya M. Wildes, MD, MSCI
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Medical Oncology
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, Missouri