"Could I have PTSD?" This is a question I often get as a psychologist specializing in cancer. Most people I…
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Read More“I feel like cancer is a full-time job.” This is something I often hear from the people I work with…
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Read More“Why did I get cancer?” Those who have been diagnosed with cancer often wrestle with this painful question. While we…
Read MoreTraditionally, the field of medicine has treated the physical body as entirely separate from emotional experiences. While it’s true that…
Read MoreIt’s natural to avoid things that are uncomfortable, challenging, or that we simply don’t want to do. We engage in…
Read MoreCould I have PTSD from cancer? 1:36 pm 19 May 23
Why is sexual dysfunction so much higher in people who have cancer? 9:38 am 17 Mar 23
What is health psychology? 2:08 pm 26 Nov 22
What is mindfulness, anyway? 1:23 pm 14 Nov 22
Time toxicity in cancer treatment 2:02 pm 29 Sep 22
Can exercise reduce cancer risk? 1:57 pm 25 Sep 22
How to deal with medical gaslighting 1:49 pm 4 Sep 22
Cancer and the ‘Just World’ fallacy: leveraging empathy and reasoning to challenge a common cognitive bias. 1:44 pm 24 Apr 22
Is the mind-body connection real? 1:34 pm 27 Mar 22
How to avoid avoiding: leveraging a values-based life to reduce anxiety and procrastination. 1:29 pm 2 Mar 22
This was an engaging, comprehensive presentation and discussion of cancer treatment and the role of psychological concepts and interventions in managing the side-effects of that treatment. Dr. Kilkus is clearly very experienced and knowledgeable in the area.
I found a great deal of value in the material and the discussions and I would happily recommend this course to anyone wanting to become more knowledgeable and confident in working in a field which most would regard as extremely challenging.