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Controversies in Psycho-Oncology

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This chapter summarizes four current controversies in the field of psycho-oncology: (1) the benefit of screening for distress among cancer patients; (2) the effectiveness of psychological interventions among cancer patients; (3) the role of “positive psychology” (optimism, benefit finding) in cancer care; and (4) the benefit of group therapy in extending survival among cancer patients. Each controversy is briefly described with a general overview of the opposing viewpoints, a summary of the state of the science, and suggestions made for future directions in each case.

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