Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
Review
. 1998 Jul;4(4):50-8, 60, 62-4 passim.

Psychological aspects of mind-body medicine: promises and pitfalls from research with cancer patients

S S Simonton  1 , A C Sherman
Affiliations
  • PMID: 9656501
Review

Psychological aspects of mind-body medicine: promises and pitfalls from research with cancer patients

S S Simonton et al. Altern Ther Health Med. 1998 Jul.

Abstract

Research in psychosocial oncology has grown considerably. In this article, psychological interventions for cancer patients are reviewed. The following four areas are examined: (1) adjustment and quality of life, (2) symptom control, (3) immune function, and (4) disease progression. In each area, psychosocial dimensions of risk and resilience, the efficacy of current interventions, and the trajectory of future developments are considered.

PubMed Disclaimer

Publication types