TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Integrative Oncology, Quality of Life, and Supportive Care A1 - Singh, Diljeet K. A1 - von Gruenigen, Vivian E. A2 - Karlan, Beth Y. A2 - Bristow, Robert E. A2 - Li, Andrew J. Y1 - 2015 N1 - T2 - Gynecologic Oncology: Clinical Practice and Surgical Atlas AB - The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health broadly as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."1 This far-reaching definition reminds us of the powerful influence we can have as practitioners not only on the number of days our patients live but also on the quality and depth of their lives. For many patients, a cancer diagnosis provides an opportunity to examine their mortality and their lives. For some, this may enable them to make considerable health-supporting changes in their lifestyle including discontinuing tobacco use, improving their diet, and adding physical activity and stress management techniques to their health regimens. Others may find themselves exploring their spiritual beliefs and examining other aspects of their life. As health care providers, we can support our patients in their efforts to achieve their optimal health throughout the life cycle. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Medical CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/10/10 UR - obgyn.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1106572238 ER -