Recognizes the emergence of psychiatric & psychosocial oncology in a discussion highlighting psychiatric syndromes (PSs) associated with cancer, including depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation & delirium. A combination of psychopharmacologic & psychotherapeutic approaches (individual, family & group therapies) appears to be the best form of PS management. The use of hypnosis & relaxation techniques in pain management is noted. (7 ref)