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Boutin, Daniel L. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 2007
A review of the literature revealed 20 studies that examined the extent to which cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), supportive-expressive group therapy (SEGT), and a combination of these two treatments impact women with breast cancer. Based on this review, it is determined that CBT and SEGT have repeated experimental support for positively…
Descriptors: Group Therapy, Cognitive Restructuring, Cancer, Females
Hunt, Mary K.; Barbeau, Elizabeth M.; Lederman, Ruth; Stoddard, Anne M.; Chetkovich, Carol; Goldman, Roberta; Wallace, Lorraine; Sorensen, Glorian – Health Education & Behavior, 2007
The Healthy Directions-Small Business randomized, controlled study aimed to reduce cancer risk among multiethnic workers in small manufacturing businesses by increasing fruit and vegetable consumption, physical activity, and daily multivitamin in take and decreasing consumption of red meat. The intervention incorporated participatory strategies…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Occupational Safety and Health, Cancer, Health Promotion

Steere, Norman V., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1975
Descriptors: Cancer, Chemistry, Laboratories, Laboratory Safety
Linsky, Arnold S.; And Others – 1986
This study investigated the relationship between the stressfulness of each state's social environment, smoking, and mortality rates for respiratory cancer. It was based on a health behavior model which assumed that under conditions of high stress some people fail to exercise normal prudence in either protecting their health or engage in practices…
Descriptors: Cancer, Death, Smoking, Social Environment
Goldberg, Richard T. – Rehabilitation Literature, 1977
Incidence, treatment methods, psychological rehabilitation, and vocational rehabilitation considerations are reviewed for cancer of the head and neck, cancer of the digestive organs, breast cancer, lymphomas, and cancer of the genital organs. (CL)
Descriptors: Cancer, Diseases, Incidence, Medical Services

Andrykowski, Michael A.; Redd, William H. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1987
Interviewed chemotherapy outpatients (N=71) before and after chemotherapy infusions to assess the course of development of anticipatory nausea and vomiting (ANV). Revealed that onset of ANV early in the course of chemotherapy was associated with a pattern of low, stable levels of anxiety while later onset was characterized by a pattern of…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Cancer, Drug Therapy, Physical Health

Finnerty-Fried, Pamela; And Others – Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 1986
Rehabilitation of older persons disabled by cancer, stroke, or heart disease is discussed. Aspects of each disability are described, and the importance of timely and appropriate intervention with older persons is emphasized. Barriers generally faced by older disabled persons are briefly outlined. (Author)
Descriptors: Cancer, Heart Disorders, Intervention, Older Adults

Chesler, Mark A.; Barbarin, Oscar A. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1986
Interviews with 59 parents of school-age children with cancer indicated that despite missing much school their child was caught up with schoolwork, suggesting that academic difficulties are not paramount. Most parents also reported receiving substantial help from sympathetic and competent educators, although some teachers were insensitive and…
Descriptors: Cancer, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Attitudes, Special Health Problems
Weinberg, Robert A. – Scientific American, 1983
Discusses the molecular basis of cancer, focusing on genetics of the disease. Indicates that human cancers are initiated by oncogenes (altered versions of normal genes) and that in one case the critical alteration is a single point mutation that changes one amino acid in the protein encoded by the gene. (JN)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biology, Cancer, Culturing Techniques

Miller, Elaine L.; Anderson, Elaine J. – Journal of School Health, 1979
A description is given of a course designed to provide school nurses with an expanded knowledge about cancer and to improve negative attitudes. (JD)
Descriptors: Cancer, Curriculum Development, Health Education, Negative Attitudes

Hoffmann, Franz – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1997
Highlights glucosinolates-a family of secondary metabolites from plants of high culinary and nutritional value. Describes experiments that demonstrate the enzymatic degradation of glucosinolates. Teaches students about the distribution, variation, chemistry, and function of a family of natural products important in plant protection, food spicing,…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Cancer, Food, Higher Education

Cobb, Susan C. – Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 2003
Comparison of surveys in 2001 (807 nurses, 111 doctors) and 2002 (1,127 and 201) showed that Internet use and frequency of use for continuing education among both nurses and physicians have been increasing. Low cost or free and easier access would increase usage. (SK)
Descriptors: Cancer, Internet, Nurses, Physicians

Lee, Chong Do.; Blair, Steven N. – Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2002
Investigated the association between cardiorespiratory fitness and smoking-related, nonsmoking-related, and total cancer mortality, following 25,892 men age 30-87 years who had a preventive medical evaluation that included a maximal exercise test and self-reported health habits. Results indicated that cardiorespiratory fitness may have provided…
Descriptors: Cancer, Cardiovascular System, Males, Mortality Rate

Henderson, Jessica W.; Donatelle, Rebecca J.; Acock, Alan C. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 2002
Conducted a confirmatory factor analysis of the Cancer Locus of Control scale (M. Watson and others, 1990), administered to 543 women with a history of breast cancer. Results support a three-factor model of the scale and support use of the scale to assess control dimensions. (SLD)
Descriptors: Cancer, Factor Structure, Females, Locus of Control

Duffy, Maureen; Gillig, Scott – Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 2003
Examines the role of the family counselor in working with cancer patients and their families. Suggests ways in which the family counselor can work proactively with families in the area of cancer prevention and helping them cope more effectively with its impact on their lives. Uses a clinical case example to illustrate intervention with cancer…
Descriptors: Cancer, Coping, Counseling Techniques, Family Counseling