Behavioral Medicine-Cancer

Catalog description

This course provides follow-up to the general offering with a focus on cancer prevention & control. Topics include overview of cancer as an illness,cancer screening,biobehavioral responses to diagnosis & treatment, factors which place patients at risk for poor psychological/health outcomes,psychological interventions, issues relevant to diverse patient groups, & late effects complicating survivorship. Prereq: Enrollment in Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine certificate program.