Cancer is extremely common and in many situations a truly frightening disease, but for too long the psychological aspects and effects have been ignored. <EM>An Introduction to Psycho-Oncology</EM> deals in a clear and simple manner with the reactions of cancer patients to their illness, and the ways in which they can be helped. In the context of a multidisciplinary approach that takes account of medical treatments as well as psychological interventions, Guex offers suggestions for better ways of communicating so as to provide a therapeutic partnership between carer and client.