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- Publisher
- Allen Press
- Copyright
- Association for Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback
- Subject
- FEATURE ARTICLES
- ISSN
- 1081-5937
- eISSN
- 2158-348X
- DOI
- 10.5298/1081-5937-38.1.24
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in America. Because the majority of cancer patients today survive at least 5 years, cancer can be reconceptualized as a chronic illness. A diagnosis of cancer and subsequent treatment brings physical, emotional, and cognitive changes and challenges. Psycho-oncology is a relatively recent discipline that assists patients in coping with these changes. This article examines the experience of the human being facing cancer, and the potential role for behavioral professionals and biofeedback practitioners in assisting the cancer patient. There are certain periods during the cancer journey that appear to be more challenging. Biofeedback can assist patients in coping with these challenges.
Journal
Biofeedback – Allen Press
Published: Mar 1, 2010
Keywords: cancer ; psycho-oncology ; biofeedback ; chronic illness