Psychoneuroimmunology and cancer: Incidence, progression, and quality of life

Christopher P. Fagundes; Monica E. Lindgren; Janice K. Kiecolt-Glaser

doi:10.1007/978-1-4614-4866-2_1

Psychoneuroimmunology and cancer: Incidence, progression, and quality of life

Christopher P. Fagundes, Monica E. Lindgren, Janice K. Kiecolt-Glaser

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The notion that psychological factors affect cancer has been present throughout history. Stress is an important factor that dysregulates immune function. Considerable work over the past decade has shown how psychological processes can impact pathways implicated in cancer progression. Furthermore, immune system dysregulation may have major implications for fatigue and depressive symptoms among cancer survivors. In this chapter, we first review evidence linking psychosocial factors to cancer incidence and progression. Then, we examine underlying biological mechanisms that may contribute to these links. Finally, we explore how dysregulated immune function contributes to cancer survivors' quality of life.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Psychological Aspects of Cancer: A Guide to Emotional and Psychological Consequences of Cancer, Their Causes and Their Management
Publisher	Springer US
Pages	1-11
Number of pages	11
ISBN (Print)	9781461448662, 1461448654, 9781461448655
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4866-2_1
State	Published - Mar 1 2014

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Psychoneuroimmunology and cancer: Incidence, progression, and quality of life. / Fagundes, Christopher P.; Lindgren, Monica E.; Kiecolt-Glaser, Janice K.
Psychological Aspects of Cancer: A Guide to Emotional and Psychological Consequences of Cancer, Their Causes and Their Management. Springer US, 2014. p. 1-11.

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