Vicarious Trauma: Preventing, Recognizing Its Effects in Oncology Clinicians
A review of how vicarious trauma develops in helping professionals such as oncology nurses, and some preventive measures to mitigate its effects.
A review of how vicarious trauma develops in helping professionals such as oncology nurses, and some preventive measures to mitigate its effects.
A review of the importance of spiritual care for patients with cancer, and tips for how to incorporate this need into routine cancer care.
A review of the importance family, friends, and a support system have on the cancer journey and survival outcomes for young adults with cancer.
This review article discusses how cancer care may cause survivors of sexual trauma to re-experience their trauma and offers tips on how to mitigate this potential.
A well-known cancer patient support organization offers tips on helping patients prepare for their return to the workforce.
An exploration of complementary therapies that help patients cope during and after treatment for cancer.
The benefits to both patients and clinicians of encouraging patients to actively participate in their care decisions are reviewed.
A review of the health-related behaviors common to men that may explain delays in diagnosis and treatment, and poor cancer outcomes.
This review lists key signs and symptoms of deteriorating mental health in patients with cancer and how to recognize them.
Claire Grainger, an oncology social worker with CancerCare, explains 7 concepts that can improve communication with and care of patients with cancer.