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White, Jerre Lee – 1993
This paper reviews research literature pertaining to the pain and anxiety associated with pediatric cancer and the use of hypnosis as an adjunct treatment. It is noted that pain and anxiety are most often associated with the procedural treatment of cancer, and that the literature suggests that both pain and anxiety are multi-faceted constructs.…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Cancer, Children, Chronic Illness
Tretton-Martinez, Maureen; Moseley, James L. – 1991
This self-instructional model, written for registered nurses, is divided into three sections: (1) anatomy and physiology of the patient before and after laryngectomy; (2) eating and nourishment following the total laryngectomy; and (3) two options for speech following a total laryngectomy--the electrolarynx and esophageal speech. The manual…
Descriptors: Anatomy, Cancer, Individualized Instruction, Learning Modules
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. – 1986
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are concerned about the increased risk of developing lung cancer faced by persons exposed to above-average levels of radon in their homes. The purpose of this pamphlet is to help readers to understand the radon problem and decide if they need to take…
Descriptors: Cancer, Disease Control, Environmental Education, Environmental Influences
Berrenberg, Joy L.; And Others – 1989
The purpose of this experiment was to test the hypothesis that individuals who engage in high disclosure of a cancer experience invite a significant degree of social rejection. Undergraduate students watched a videotaped interview with a male or female actor who engaged in either high or low disclosure of feelings surrounding an experience with…
Descriptors: Cancer, Communication Skills, Higher Education, Interpersonal Relationship
Vacc, Nicholas A. – 1988
Because cancer patients and their families have special psychological needs that are not always met through medical care, the Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University established the Cancer Patient Support Program (CPSP) at the Oncology Research Center. Services provided by the CPSP's 2 professional counselors and approximately 35…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Cancer, Coping, Counseling Techniques
Council of State Science Supervisors, Washington, DC. – 1984
The purpose of this document is to identify potentially hazardous substances that may be in use in many school laboratories and to provide an inventory of these substances so that science teachers may take the initiative in providing for the proper storage, handling, use, and if warranted, removal of hazardous materials. The document consists of…
Descriptors: Biology, Cancer, Chemistry, Guidelines
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. – 1986
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is studying the effectiveness of various ways to reduce high concentrations of radon in houses. This booklet was produced to share what has been learned with those whose radon problems demand immediate action. The booklet describes nine methods that have been tested successfully--by EPA and/or other…
Descriptors: Cancer, Disease Control, Environmental Education, Environmental Influences
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. – 1985
The proceedings of the 1985 hearing address issues in pediatric home care for children with long-term illnesses and disabilities. Statements of parents center on extreme expenses of home care and the difficulties of finding financial aid. Additional testimony is offered by representatives of home health care agencies, physicians involved in care…
Descriptors: Cancer, Diseases, Financial Problems, Financial Support
Feifel, Herman – 1985
There is a widely held clincial contention that people use similar coping strategies in facing life-threatening situations as they do in dealing with general life quandries. To examine this hypothesis, male cancer patients (N=74), male heart disease patients (N=77), elderly persons (N=73), male patients with nonlife-threatening illnesses or…
Descriptors: Adults, Cancer, Coping, Death

And Others; Stoller, A. – Journal of Mental Deficiency Research, 1973
Descriptors: Cancer, Congenital Impairments, Diseases, Downs Syndrome
Weinberg, Nancy; And Others – 1977
This study asked outpatients with serious illnesses to identify concerns which are not being adequately responded to. Three major questions were addressed: (1) To what extent do the private office patients of an oncologist have concerns about their medical treatment, physical condition, financial expenses, family adjustment and personal coping?…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Cancer, Counseling Objectives, Death
National Cancer Inst. (NIH), Bethesda, MD. – 1980
Twenty presentations from a 1978 conference for parents of children with cancer focus on the teenager and cancer, long term survival of children, the parents and treatment, and practical problems involved. The following papers and authors are represented: "The Role of the Patient Family" (Clark, Fox-Kolenda); "How the Child Perceives Illness and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cancer, Emotional Adjustment, Ethics
Nannis, Ellen D.; And Others – 1978
This paper discusses the attitudes of terminally ill adolescent patients towards their illness and their behaviors during their treatment. Preliminary results are reported on an ongoing study of 12 boys and six girls (age 8-21) with metastatic pediatric solid tumors and lymphomas that failed to respond to conventional treatment. Interviews of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitudes, Behavior Patterns, Cancer

Holden, Constance – Science, 1978
Presents several research studies which investigate how emotional and psychological factors relate to the risk of getting cancer. The need for bringing psychologists, psychotherapists, biochemists and other specialists in team efforts to investigate psychosomatic aspects of cancer is recommended. (HM)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Cancer, Health, Medical Education

Moore, John W., Ed.; Moore, Elizabeth A., Ed. – Science Teacher, 1977
Discusses the role of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in protecting the American public from carcinogens. Describes scientific testing methodology, risk-benefit analysis and the Delaney clause with its application to saccharin. (CP)
Descriptors: Cancer, Family Health, Government Role, Health Education