Abstract
Cancer is the second leading cause of the death in the world's developed and underdeveloped countries. Occurs in people of all ages, but the incidence increases with the age.
Psychological, behavioral and social factors play critical roles in cancer etiology and its treatment and are instrumental in an individual's adjustment to cancer. This article consequently leads to better understanding of the psychological and social processes influencing cancer and health outcomes.
Describes in introduction biopsychosocial model of cancer and defends it as a necessary contribution to the scientific clinical metod. Farther discusses the role of psychological factors in breakout of cancer, in its history and treatment and its influence on mortality.
Indicates common and maladaptive psychological reactions in single stages of oncological illness and comorbidity with psychiatric disorders. The article that way illustrates the importace of multidisciplinary approach in assessment and also in treatment of cancer.