TY  - CHAP
M1  - Book, Section
TI  - Integrative Oncology, Quality of Life, and Supportive Care
A1  - Singh, Diljeet K.
A1  - von Gruenigen, Vivian E.
A2  - Karlan, Beth Y.
A2  - Bristow, Robert E.
A2  - Li, Andrew J.
PY  - 2015
T2  - Gynecologic Oncology: Clinical Practice and Surgical Atlas
AB  - The  World  Health  Organization  (WHO)  defines  health  broadly  as  "a  state  of  complete  physical,  mental  and  social  well-being  and  not  merely  the  absence  of  disease  or  infirmity."1  This  far-reaching  definition  reminds  us  of  the  powerful  influence  we  can  have  as  practitioners  not  only  on  the  number  of  days  our  patients  live  but  also  on  the  quality  and  depth  of  their  lives.  For  many  patients,  a  cancer  diagnosis  provides  an  opportunity  to  examine  their  mortality  and  their  lives.  For  some,  this  may  enable  them  to  make  considerable  health-supporting  changes  in  their  lifestyle  including  discontinuing  tobacco  use,  improving  their  diet,  and  adding  physical  activity  and  stress  management  techniques  to  their  health  regimens.  Others  may  find  themselves  exploring  their  spiritual  beliefs  and  examining  other  aspects  of  their  life.  As  health  care  providers,  we  can  support  our  patients  in  their  efforts  to  achieve  their  optimal  health  throughout  the  life  cycle.  
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PB  - McGraw-Hill Medical
CY  - New York, NY
Y2  - 2024/04/19
UR  - hemonc.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1106572238
ER  -