Psycho-oncology Resourses and Tools

Psycho-oncology (UK) Information & Help

Resources for organizations, health professionals, patients and families relating to psychological aspects of cancer care

Patient Information Page

i. Patient Narratives

ii. Local => PACT Programme

iii. National => Helpful Links

i. People's stories: see, hear and read their experiences...

Healthtalkonline is the award-winning website of the DIPEx charity and replaces the website formerly at dipex.org. Healthtalkonline lets you share in other people's experiences of health and illness. You can watch or listen to videos of the interviews, read about people's experiences and find reliable information about conditions, treatment choices and support.

The information on Healthtalkonline is based on qualitative research into patient experiences, led by experts at the University of Oxford. These personal stories of health and illness will enable patients, families and healthcare professionals to benefit from the experiences of others.

Select a particular diagnosis below to see peoples cancer stories, by topic:


Lung	Ovarian	Lymphoma

Prostate	DCIS (breast)	Colorectal

	Cervical

ii. PACT - Psychology Assisted Cancer Treatment Programme

Background

The PACT programme was designed to provide a self-help resource based around an educational booklet (sometimes called bibliotherapy). The aim is to provide helpful information, guidance, support and cognitive-behavioural therapy in a short course. Following the basic design and field testing we are aiming to trial the PACT method in a study (randomized trial) subject to funding.

Online PACT Course

In the near future we hope to offer the PACT programme online, at no cost to persons suffering emotional complications of cancer

Illustration of PACT Booklet

iii. National => Helpful Links (mostly US)

Coping
	Cancer Diagnosis: 10 Tips for Coping(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Cancer Survivors: Managing Your Emotions After Cancer Treatment(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Cancer Survivors: Reconnecting with Family and Friends After Treatment(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Cancer: Helping Your Family Help You(American Academy of Family Physician also in Spanish Coping with Cancer during the Holidays(Cancer Care, Inc.) - Links to PDF Coping with Cancer in Everyday Life(American Cancer Society) Coping with Fear of Recurrence(American Society of Clinical Oncology) Emotional Effects of Cancer(Lance Armstrong Foundation) Finding Comfort Through Journaling(American Society of Clinical Oncology) How to Find Resources in Your Own Community If You Have Cancer(National Cancer Institute) available in Spanish Loss, Grief, and Bereavement (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute) available in Spanish Normal Adjustment and the Adjustment Disorders (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute) available in Spanish Support Groups: Find Information, Encouragement and Camaraderie(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) When Cancer Returns(National Cancer Institute)
Specific Conditions
	Anxiety Disorder (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute) available in Spanish Cancer Fatigue: Why It Occurs and How to Cope(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Cardiopulmonary Syndromes (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute) available in Spanish Chemobrain(American Cancer Society) Chemotherapy and Hair Loss(Breastcancer.org) Cognitive Disorders and Delirium (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute) available in Spanish Depression (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute) available in Spanish Diarrhea: Cancer-Related Causes and How to Cope(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Difficulty in Moving(American Cancer Society) Fatigue (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute) available in Spanish Fever, Sweats, and Hot Flashes (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute) available in Spanish Gastrointestinal Complications (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute) available in Spanish) Hypercalcemia (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute) available in Spanish Lymphedema (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute) available in Spanish Managing Peripheral Neuropathy in Cancer Patients(American Society of Clinical Oncology) Managing Side Effects(American Society of Clinical Oncology) MyOncofertility.org(Oncofertility Consortium) Nausea and Vomiting (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute) available in Spanish Pain (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute) Pain Control: Support for People with Cancer(National Cancer Institute) available in Spanish Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute) available in Spanish Pruritus (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute) available in Spanish Sleep Disorders (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute) available in Spanish
Related Issues
	Cancer and Fertility Preservation(American Society for Reproductive Medicine) - Links to PDF Cancer Survivors: Managing Late Effects of Cancer Treatment(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Cancer Survivors: Take Care of Your Body After Treatment(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Cancer Treatment Myths: Any Truth to These Common Beliefs?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Cancer: After Treatment(American Academy of Family Physicians) Also available in Spanish Cancer: During Treatment(American Academy of Family Physicians) Also available in Spanish Cancer: Palliative Care(American Academy of Family Physicians) Also available in Spanish Cancer: Preparing for Treatment(American Academy of Family Physicians) Also available in Spanish Exercise to Stay Active(American Cancer Society) Family Life(American Society of Clinical Oncology) Fertility and Cancer: What Are My Options?(American Cancer Society) Grooming and Appearance(American Cancer Society) Home Care for Cancer Patients(National Cancer Institute) Also available in Spanish Infections in People with Cancer(American Cancer Society) Peanut Product Recall and Cancer Patients(National Cancer Institute) Prostheses(American Cancer Society) Road to Survivorship: Living After Cancer Treatment(Lance Armstrong Foundation) - Large PDF file Sexuality and Reproductive Issues (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute) Also available in Spanish Spirituality in Cancer Care (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute) Also available in Spanis Substance Abuse Issues in Cancer (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute) Also available in Spanish Talking about Cancer(American Cancer Society) Transitional Care Planning (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute) Also available in Spanish When You and Your Family Differ on Treatment Choices(American Society of Clinical Oncology) Working during Treatment(American Cancer Society) Your Health Care Team: Your Doctor Is Only the Beginning(National Cancer Institute) Also available in Spanish