Psycho-Oncology [psychoonkologie]

topical
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Terms

Psychooncology
Psychosocial Oncology

Definition

A specialty which deals with the interrelationship of physical, psychological, social, behavioral, and ethical aspects of cancer. Psycho-oncology examines the behavioral and psychosocial factors that may influence the course of the disease, cancer risk, prevention, and detection.

DUI
D000073320 MeSH Browser
CUI
M000621260
History note
2018
Public note
2018

F Psychiatry and Psychology
F04.096.628 Psychology 3 940
F04.096.628.808 Psychology, Medical 322
F04.096.628.808.500 Psycho-Oncology 21

H Disciplines and Occupations
H02.403 Medicine 6 041
H02.403.429 Internal Medicine 3 328
H02.403.429.515 Medical Oncology 3 462
H02.403.429.515.125 Cardio-Oncology 2
H02.403.429.515.250 Psycho-Oncology 21
H02.403.429.515.500 Radiation Oncology 241
H02.403.429.515.750 Surgical Oncology 55
H02.720.500 Psycho-Oncology 21