Study of the adaptation to the disease of both the patient and the family environment - at different times or in different areas that include not only the process of diagnosis and treatment, but also other phases such as the prevention of the disease or its survival. It also deals with different aspects related to the performance of the healthcare professional in oncology (e.g. burnout, communication skills and management of crisis and stressful situations in the interaction with the patient).

psycho-oncology, chronic illness, cancer, survivorship, subjective well-being, adjustment, distress, quality of life, prevention, evaluation

• Psychology and Cognitive Sciences