Handbook of Cancer Control and Behavioral Science: A Resource for Researchers, Practitioners, and Policymakers

Handbook of Cancer Control and Behavioral Science is an expert synthesis of what is known, what is suspected, and what is still unknown about core behavioral and sociocultural aspects of cancer control. Editors Suzanne Miller, Deborah Bowen, Robert Croyle, and Julia Rowland present a thought-provoking overview of the key areas of research, from primary prevention, to early cancer detection, to the clinical treatment of cancer, to survivor experience and bereavement, to future directions for research. Senior researchers provide jargon-free descriptions of current approaches while identifying the most effective behavioral interventions in use for preventing and treating cancer. Yet, the focus is not limited to cancer patients; the relationship between doctor and patient, and the effects of cancer on families are also examined. In its broad scope and detailed examination of the entire continuum of cancer incidence, the Handbook is an essential, cross-disciplinary resource that will be of great use for researchers, health care providers, and mental health professionals in the fight against cancer.

Table of Contents:
Contributors Foreword David B. Abrams Preface Part I. Introduction to Behavioral Science and Cancer Chapter 1: Overview, Current Status, and Future Directions Suzanne M. Miller, Deborah J. Bowen, Robert T. Croyle, and Julia H. Rowland Chapter 2: Trends in Modifiable Risk Factors for Cancer and the Potential for Cancer Prevention Cynthia J. Stein and Graham A. Colditz Chapter 3: Creation of a Framework for Public Health Intervention Design Deborah J. Bowen, Carol Moinpour, Betti Thompson, M. Robyn Andersen, Hendrika Meischke, and Barb Cochrane Part II. Methodology in Cancer Prevention and Control Chapter 4: Designing and Evaluating Individual-Level Interventions for Cancer Prevention and Control Susan J. Curry, David W. Wetter, Louis C. Grothaus, Jennifer B. McClure, and Stephen H. Taplin Chapter 5: Design and Analysis of Group-Randomized Trials in Cancer Prevention and Control David M. Murray, Sherri L. Pals, and Jonathan L. Blitstein Chapter 6: Participation in Cancer Clinical Trials Electra D. Paskett, Mira L. Katz, Cecilia R. DeGraffinreid, and Cathy M. Tatum Chapter 7: Quality-of-Life Assessment in Cancer Carolyn C. Gotay Part III. Primary Prevention: Reducing Cancer Incidence Chapter 8: Understanding and Communicating About Cancer Risk Kevin D. McCaul, Renee E. Magnan, and Amanda Dillard Chapter 9: Prevention of Tobacco Use Robin Mermelstein and Sarah K. Wahl Chapter 10: Interventions for Smoking Cessation Lara K. Dhingra and Jamie S. Ostroff Chapter 11: Interventions to Modify Dietary Behaviors for Cancer Prevention and Control Marci Kramish Campbell, Jennifer Gierisch, and Lisa Sutherland Chapter 12: Interventions to Modify Skin Cancer–Related Behaviors David B. Buller Chapter 13: Behavioral Science Applications to Gynecologic Cancer Prevention Lari Wenzel, Astrid Reina-Patton, and Israel De Alba Chapter 14: Interventions to Modify Physical Activity Bernadine M. Pinto, Carolyn Rabin, and Georita M. Frierson Part IV. Secondary Prevention: Early Detection of Cancer Chapter 15: Behavioral Research in Cancer Screening Sally W. Vernon, Jasmin A. Tiro, and Helen I. Meissner Chapter 16: Psychological Consequences of Cancer Screening Anne Miles, Jo Waller, and Jane Wardle Chapter 17: Psychological Issues in Genetic Testing Catherine Wang and Suzanne M. Miller Part V. Tertiary Prevention: Treating Clinical Cancer Chapter 18: Practitioner–Patient Communication in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Walter F. Baile, Joann Aaron, and Patricia A. Parker Chapter 19: Behavioral Interventions for Side Effects Related to Cancer and Cancer Treatments Gary R. Morrow, Joseph A. Roscoe, Karen M. Mustian, Jane T. Hickok, Julie L. Ryan, and Sara Matteson Chapter 20: Psychosocial Response to Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Beth E. Meyerowitz and Sindy Oh Chapter 21: Reduction of Psychosexual Dysfunction in Cancer Patients Leslie R. Schover Chapter 22: Family Care During Cancer Care Barbara A. Given, Paula R. Sherwood, and Charles W. Given Part VI. Quaternary Prevention: Cancer Survivorship Chapter 23: The Experience of Survival for Patients: Psychosocial Adjustment Catherine M. Alfano and Julia H. Rowland Chapter 24: Physical Late Effects of Cancer: Implications for Care Jacqueline Casillas and Patricia Ganz Chapter 25: Psychosocial and Behavioral Issues in Cancer Survival in Pediatric Populations Anne E. Kazak, Melissa A. Alderfer, and Alyssa M. Rodriguez Chapter 26: Long-Term Effects of Cancer on Families of Adult Cancer Survivors Laurel L. Northouse, Suzanne Mellon, Janet Harden, and Ann Schafenacker Chapter 27: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Adult Cancer Survivors Wendy Demark-Wahnefried and Noreen M. Aziz Part VII. Future Directions in Behavioral Science and Cancer Chapter 28: Brain, Behavior, and Immunity in Cancer Michael Stefanek and Paige Green McDonald Chapter 29: Translation of Research Into Public Health Practice Carol R. White and Mark Dignan Chapter 30: Transdisciplinary Social and Behavioral Research for Cancer Prevention Colleen M. McBride Chapter 31: Interactive Health Communications for Cancer Prevention and Control Victor Strecher Author Index Subject Index About the Editors