Psycho-Oncology: Psychology as Cancer Prevention and Treatment

Authors: Reolon VM and De Oliveira GR

DOI: 10.23880/oajco-16000176

Volume 5, Issue 2

Abstract

Psycho-oncology is the science that aims to use psychological knowledge in issues related to cancer, whether they are of a theoretical or practical nature, preventive or treatment. Thus, it is a contribution to Oncology, since part of this study contributes essentially to the cancer clinic. Psycho-oncology is still seen, by certain professionals, as a specialty without ends, useless. Followers of the biomedical model do not accept it, as they understand that cancer and its origins are unrelated to the patient’s emotional and psychic. Psycho-oncology, in these cases, is challenged through research on genetic mutations and molecular changes. When psychopathologies are present in cancer patients, the followers of this model treat them with psycho-drugs, devaluing the psychotherapeutic and psychological treatment, which could help a lot in these diseases.

Keywords: Black Hole; Psychotherapy; Counselling; Rehabilitation

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