Psychosocial Oncology

3 credits · Graduate Programs

A seminar-based course focusing on the possible causes of psychosocial problems in cancer patients and families (medical, psychological and social) and on how patients and families are helped through the difficult transitions resulting from a cancer diagnosis, treatment, recurrent disease, and end of life care. The course is open to health professionals and researchers, and to advanced undergraduate students in relevant disciplines. Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0) Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Faculty. Antirequisite(s): Credit for Medical Science 635 and 535 will not be allowed. Notes: This course is open to health professionals and researchers, and to advanced undergraduate students in relevant disciplines.