Ebook: Communication in Cancer Care

This book covers all the relevant aspects of communication in cancer care, such as communication in cancer prevention and genetic counseling, communication at different stages of disease and communication with the family and children. In addition, more general topics are discussed, such as the benefits and evidence of communication skills training and the challenges of interdisciplinary and cross-cultural communication.

Besides useful information on direct clinical relevance, current theoretical frameworks and research on communication in oncology are presented. The chapters are written by leading figures in the field of psycho-oncology and communication, who work and teach in different European countries.