APOS Clinical Reference Handbooks


APOS, in partnership with IPOS Press, publishes pocket handbooks for oncology clinicians to guide the psychiatric and psychological dimensions of cancer symptom management for adult, pediatric, geriatric (new in 2015), and palliative care patients.  These handbooks are available for purchase directly from Oxford University Press. Members enjoy a 30% discount from listed prices - visit the Member Discounts page for the promo code. 

Psycho-Oncology

A Quick Reference on the Psychosocial Dimensions of Cancer Symptom Management

Second Edition

Edited by Jimmie C. Holland, Mitch Golant, Donna B. Greenberg, Mary K. Hughes, Jon A. Levenson, Matthew J. Loscalzo, and William F. Pirl

  • Sections describing problems unique to each type of cancer aid clinicians in tailoring their approach to a particular case.

  • Practical pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions outline treatment options and indicate when a referral to a psychiatrist, therapist or other resource may be needed.

Publication date: 4 February 2015

Price $49.95/$34.97 (30% off for APOS members - click here for promo code!)

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Pediatric Psycho-Oncology

A Quick Reference on the Psychosocial Dimensions of Cancer Symptom Management

Second Edition

Edited by Lori S. Wiener, PhD, Maryland Pao, MD, Anne E. Kazak, PhD, Mary Jo Kupst, PhD, and Andrea Farkas Patenaude, PhD

  • Sections describing problems unique to each type of cancer aid clinicians in tailoring their approach to a particular case.

  • Practical pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions outline treatment options and indicate when a referral to a psychiatrist, therapist or other resource may be needed.

  • Includes information relevant for adolescents and survivors transitioning to adult care.

  • Appendix includes comprehensive listing of resources for children with cancer and their family members

Publication date: 4 March 2015

Price: $69.95/$48.97 (30% off for APOS members - click here for promo code!)

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Geriatric Psycho-Oncology

A Quick Reference on the Psychosocial Dimensions of Cancer Symptom Management

Second Edition

Edited by Jimmie C. Holland, Talia Weiss Wiesel, Christian J. Nelson, Andrew J. Roth, and Yesne Alici

  • Sections describing problems unique to each type of cancer aid clinicians in tailoring their approach to a particular case.

  • Practical pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions outline treatment options and indicate when a referral to a psychiatrist, therapist or other resource may be needed.

Publication date: 3 March 2015

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Psychosocial Palliative Care


Edited by William S. Breitbart, MD, Yesne Alici, and With International Psycho-Oncology Society

  • Reviews psychopharmacologic and psychotherapeutic approaches to psychiatric complications of life-threatening illness
  • Provides a global perspective on death and palliative care
  • Appendices provide a comprehensive list of international palliative care resources and training programs

Publication date: 22 April 2014

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