Cognitive‐behavioral intervention for distress in patients with melanoma: Comparison with standard medical care and impact on quality of life

PC Trask, AG Paterson, KA Griffith… - … Journal of the …, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND Melanoma accounts for> 79% of skin cancer‐related deaths, although it
accounts for only 4% of skin cancer incidence. Given the potential for lethality, it is likely that …

Systematic review of psychosocial outcomes for patients with advanced melanoma

J Dunn, M Watson, JF Aitken, MK Hyde - Psycho‐Oncology, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Background New advanced melanoma therapies are associated with improved survival;
however, quality of survivorship, particularly psychosocial outcomes, for patients overall and …

Psychosocial characteristics of individuals with non–stage IV melanoma

PC Trask, AG Paterson, S Hayasaka… - Journal of Clinical …, 2001 - ascopubs.org
PURPOSE: Melanoma is the fastest growing solid tumor among men and women and
accounts for 79% of skin cancer–related deaths. Research has identified that distress is …

Psychological responses and coping strategies among patients with malignant melanoma: a systematic review of the literature

NA Kasparian, JK McLoone, PN Butow - Archives of dermatology, 2009 - jamanetwork.com
Objective To conduct a systematic review of the literature to identify the prevalence of, and
demonstrated risk factors for, psychological distress among individuals affected by, or at …

Psychological stress and melanoma: are we meeting our patients' psychological needs?

NA Kasparian - Clinics in dermatology, 2013 - Elsevier
Approximately 30% of all patients diagnosed with melanoma report levels of psychological
distress indicative of the need for clinical intervention. Despite this, the psychological and …

Cancer patients with major depressive disorder: testing a biobehavioral/cognitive behavior intervention.

BM Brothers, HC Yang, DR Strunk… - Journal of Consulting …, 2011 - psycnet.apa.org
Objective: In this Phase II trial, we evaluated a novel psychological treatment for depressed
patients coping with the stresses of cancer. Effectiveness of a combined biobehavioral …

Psychological care for people with melanoma: what, when, why and how?

NA Kasparian - Seminars in oncology nursing, 2013 - Elsevier
Objectives To provide an update on the psychosocial challenges faced by people with
melanoma, and ways of addressing barriers to supportive care. Data Sources Refereed …

Psycho‐educational interventions for melanoma survivors: a systematic review

J McLoone, S Menzies, B Meiser, GJ Mann… - Psycho …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Objective To systematically review psycho‐educational interventions developed for
melanoma survivors. Methods Electronic databases Medline, PsycINFO, Embase, and …

Anxiety and depression after diagnosis of high-risk primary cutaneous melanoma: a 4-year longitudinal study

VL Beesley, MCB Hughes, BM Smithers… - Journal of Cancer …, 2020 - Springer
Purpose To quantify the prevalence of anxiety or depression (overall; melanoma-related)
among people with high-risk primary melanoma, their related use of mental health services …

A qualitative assessment of psychosocial impact, coping and adjustment in high-risk melanoma patients and caregivers

JD Tan, PN Butow, FM Boyle, RPM Saw… - Melanoma …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
The present study qualitatively assessed the psychosocial impacts experienced by stage III
melanoma patients and caregivers throughout the course of the disease, and the coping …