Psychological Intervention with Couples After Mastectomy

Overview

Journal Support Care Cancer

Specialties Critical Care
Oncology

Date 1995 Jul 1

PMID 7551626

Citations 3

Authors

L Baider

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Abstract

Cancer is a family affair. Clinical work and research studies have shown that cancer does indeed invade the entire family, and that family members, especially spouses, are often highly distressed individuals. The family in general and the spouse in particular cannot, therefore, be looked on as natural supporters for cancer patients, but rather as a system that is itself in need of help and support.

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