The Psychoimmunology of Human Cancer: Mind and Body in the Fight for Survival? (Oxford Medical Publications) [Hardcover]

C. E. Lewis (Editor), C. O'Sullivan (Editor), J. Barraclough (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0192623656 | ISBN-13: 978-0192623652 | Publication Date: January 19, 1995

For many years, physicians, psychologists, and psychiatrists have reported signs of an inter-relationship between mind and body in the fight against cancer. This book presents the findings of leading specialists working in this rapidly expanding field. Their multidisciplinary approach is likely to appeal not only to immunologists, oncologists, surgeons, psychologists and psychiatrists, but also to medical students aware of the growing need to explore both the psychological and the physiological aspects of a given disease in clinical practice.

Editorial Reviews

Review

`The book succeeds in providing an extensive account of psychoimmunology which is interesting and enjoyable. The large body of evidence linking the psyche, the brain and the immune system is reviewed clearly and thoroughly in the first and second chapters.' The British Journal of Psychiatry, July, Vol. 167

`it does provide those who are not experts in the field with a good overview ... I would recommend the book to students, physicians and researchers as a reference book that can provide a balanced view of the field, its principles and results. For the experts, it provides valuable references and data that are useful in their research. The book should be very useful to investigators in immunology, neurobiology and pharmacology, possibly opening up new avenues of investigation.' Paul P. Carbone, Oncology, Vol. 52, No. 6, 1995

`This book provides an excellent overview of the current thinking and scientific evidence pertaining to the question whether psychological factors can influence cancer onset and survival, and whether this is mediated by the immune system.' A.M.H. Veldhuizen, European Cancer Centre, Vol. 5, No. 2

`This book provides an excellent overview of the current thinking and scientific evidence pertaining to the question whether psychological factors can influence cancer onset and survival, and whether this is mediated by the immune system. By its critical approach and thorough review, the book offers a major contribution to our understanding of the new and complex field psychoimmunology. Its relevance for cancer treatment cannot be entirely refuted. From the book health care professionals may derive inspiration for answering cancer patients' questions, and for continuing the debate.' A.M.H. Veldhuizen, European Cancer Centre, Vol. 5, No. 2

`The chief quality of this book is its presentation of an excellent but critical overview of the entire range of what is today called 'psychoimmunoloy', and it is to be rcommended to all who are interested in this subject.' A. Kiss, Annals of Oncology 7: 1996

About the Author

C. E. Lewis, Senior Research Fellow, Nuffield Department of Pathology and Bacteriology, University of Oxford. C. O'Sullivan, Nuffield Department of Pathology and Bacteriology, University of Oxford. J. Barraclough, Consultant in Psychological Medicine, Sir Michael Sobell House, Oxford.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 456 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (January 19, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0192623656
• ISBN-13: 978-0192623652
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 2.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,598,834 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)