Foreword / David B. Abrams
I: Introduction to behavioral science and cancer. Overview, current status, and future directions / Suzanne M. Miller, Deborah J. Bowen, Robert T. Croyle, Julia H. Rowland
Trends in modifiable risk factors for cancer and the potential for cancer prevention / Cynthia J. Stein, Graham A. Colditz
Creation of a framework for public health intervention design / Deborah J. Bowen, Carol Moinpour, Betti Thompson, M. Robyn Andersen, Hendrika Meischke, Barb Cochrane
II: Methodology in cancer prevention and control. Designing and evaluating individual-level interventions for cancer prevention and control / Susan J. Curry, David W. Wetter, Louis C. Grothaus, Jennifer B. McClure, Stephen H. Taplin
Design and analysis of group-randomized trials in cancer prevention and control / David M. Murray, Sherri L. Pals, Jonathan L. Blitstein
Participation in cancer clinical trials / Electra D. Paskett, Mira L. Katz, Cecilia R. DeGraffinreid, Cathy M. Tatum
Quality-of-life assessment in cancer / Carolyn C. Gotay
III: Primary prevention: reducing cancer incidence. Understanding and communicating about cancer risk / Kevin D. McCaul, Renee E. Magnan, Amanda Dillard
Prevention of tobacco use / Robin Mermelstein, Sarah K. Wahl
Interventions for smoking cessation / Lara K. Dhingra, Jamie S. Ostroff
Interventions to modify dietary behaviors for cancer prevention and control / Marci Kramish Campbell, Jennifer Gierisch, Lisa Sutherland
Interventions to modify skin cancer-related behaviors / David B. Buller
Behavioral science applications to gynecologic cancer prevention / Lari Wenzel, Astrid Reina-Patton, Israel De Alba
Interventions to modify physical activity / Bernadine M. Pinto, Carolyn Rabin, Georita M. Frierson
IV: Secondary prevention: early detection of cancer. Behavioral research in cancer screening / Sally W. Vernon, Jasmin A. Tiro, Helen I. Meissner
Psychological consequences of cancer screening / Anne Miles, Jo Waller, Jane Wardle
Psychological issues in genetic testing / Catherine Wang, Suzanne M. Miller
V: Tertiary prevention: treating clinical cancer. Practitioner-patient communication in cancer diagnosis and treatment / Walter F. Baile, Joann Aaron, Patricia A. Parker
Behavioral interventions for side effects related to cancer and cancer treatments / Gary R. Morrow, Joseph A. Roscoe, Karen M. Mustian, Jane T. Hickok, Julie L. Ryan, Sara Matteson
Psychosocial response to cancer diagnosis and treatment / Beth E. Meyerowitz, Sindy Oh
Reduction of psychosexual dysfunction in cancer patients / Leslie R. Schover
Family care during cancer care / Barbara A. Given, Paula R. Sherwood, Charles W. Given
VI: Quaternary prevention: cancer survivorship. The experience of survival for patients: psychosocial adjustment / Catherine M. Alfano, Julia H. Rowland
Physical late effects of cancer: implications for care / Jacqueline Casillas, Patricia Ganz
Psychosocial and behavioral issues in cancer survival in pediatric populations / Anne E. Kazak, Melissa A. Alderfer, Alyssa M. Rodriguez
Long-term effects of cancer on families of adult cancer survivors / Laurel L. Northouse, Suzanne Mellon, Janet Harden, Ann Schafenacker
Health promotion and disease prevention in adult cancer survivors / Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, Noreen M. Aziz
VII: Future directions in behavioral science and cancer. Brain, behavior, and immunity in cancer / Michael Stefanek, Paige Green McDonald
Translation of research into public health practice / Carol R. White, Mark Dignan
Transdisciplinary social and behavioral research for cancer prevention / Colleen M. McBride
Interactive health communications for cancer prevention and control / Victor Strecher.
Handbook of cancer control and behavioral science : a resource for researchers, practitioners, and policy makers. ISBN 9781433803581. Published by American Psychological Association in 2008. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.