O. Carl Simonton

Oscar Carl Simonton ( born June 29, 1942 in Los Angeles, † 18 June, 2009 Agoura Hills ) was a specialist in radiology and oncology.

He founded and directed the Simonton Cancer Center (SCC ) in Malibu (USA) and was one of the pioneers of psycho-oncology. For over 30 years he has worked with cancer patients who wanted to actively support their recovery process. His work is of international importance for the advice and support of cancer patients. Elements of his philosophy and techniques have an impact on the practical consulting work in the psycho-oncology in the United States of America, in Europe and in Japan field. The effect of him Simonton method in the psycho- oncological care of patients is quoted as saying:

"According to the American Cancer Society, " available scientific evidence does not support claims did imagery can influence the development or progress of cancer " but it can help reduce stress, depression, manage pain and ease side effects, in addition to creating " feelings of being in control ". According to the ACS, " the scientific evidence does not support the assertion that imagination could the development or progression of cancer affect ", but they can help to reduce stress and depression to deal with the pain to learn and to reduce side effects, also " a " to give. " sense of control

Works

• Reid M. Henson, Brenda Hampton, Hans Ulrich Schaub ( translator's ): On the road to recovery. Steps for physical and spiritual healing. Sixth Edition. Rororo - fiction book, Volume 61160, ISSN 0720-0943. Rowohlt Paperback -Verlag, Reinbek 2007, ISBN 3-499-61160-0.
• Stephanie Matthews Simonton, James Creighton: be healthy again. Instructions on how to activate the self-healing for cancer patients and their families. Exercises for relaxation and visualization by the Simonton method. Ninth edition. Rororo - fiction book, Volume 61152, ISSN 0720-0943. Rowohlt Paperback -Verlag, Reinbek 2010, ISBN 978-3-499-61152-0.