Psycho-Oncology

**Definition:** A specialty which deals with the interrelationship of physical, psychological, social, behavioral, and ethical aspects of cancer. Psycho-oncology examines the behavioral and psychosocial factors that may influence the course of the disease, cancer risk, prevention, and detection.

**Tree numbers:** - F04.096.628.808.500 - H02.403.429.515.250 - H02.720.500

**Synonyms:** - Psychooncology - Psychosocial Oncology