Coping and cancer prognosis

Psychological responses to a diagnosis of breast cancer, assessed three months post operatively, are related to outcome 10 yr after operation. These results confirm the findings previously reported at 5 yr. The need for further study into the nature of the reported psychological response categories...

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Published in:Journal of psychosomatic research 1984, Vol.28 (5), p.363-364
Main Author: Pettingale, K.W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Biological and medical sciences
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Humans
Illness and personality
Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care)
Psychological Tests
Psychology and medicine
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
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Summary:Psychological responses to a diagnosis of breast cancer, assessed three months post operatively, are related to outcome 10 yr after operation. These results confirm the findings previously reported at 5 yr. The need for further study into the nature of the reported psychological response categories and the likely mediating mechanisms is emphasized.
ISSN:0022-3999
1879-1360
DOI:10.1016/0022-3999(84)90066-7