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Addressing the psychological needs of the conservatively treated breast cancer patient: discussion paper.

Authors :
Fallowfield, L. J.
Baum, M.
Maguire, G. P.
Source :
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine; Nov1987, Vol. 80 Issue 11, p696-700, 5p, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
1987

Abstract

The article presents research which discussed the psychological needs of conservatively treated breast cancer patients. The authors state that most of the patients receiving radiotherapy experienced anxiety due to the paradox that although radiation cures cancer, it is also linked to causing cancer. In this regard, they argue that the use of social comparison groups can be helpful in addressing anxiety.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01410768
Volume :
80
Issue :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22820011
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/014107688708001113