Psycho-oncologie

5 important questions on Psycho-oncologie

In which phases of cancer treatment is motivational anhedonia most prevalent? And consummatory anhedonia? And negative affect?

1. Motivational anhedonia during treatment phase and palliative phase --> have to focus on own recovery process, normal to lose interest in bigger world
2. Consummatory anhedonia --> palliative phase --> normal that it is difficult to enjoy things the same way. 
3. Negative affect highest at diagnose & palliative phase

What are the most important physical consequences of living with /after cancer?

Neurotoxicity (chemo-induced neuropathy), body malformation, fatigue, pain/nausea

What are the most important psychological consequences of living with cancer?

Anxiety (fear of recurrence)
Trauma
Stress (insomnia, agitation)
Depression
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What are the most important social consequences of living with cancer?

Work, relationships, sexual

What are the four broad domains for consequences of cancer?

1. Physical
2. Psychological
3. Social
4. Existential

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