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Social Work in Health Care Volume 27, 1998 - Issue 4
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Psychosocial Issues of Adolescents with Cancer

Cleora S. Roberts PhD, ACSW H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, The University of South Florida, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL, 33612-9497, USA
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Mary E. Turney LCS Psychosocial Oncology Program, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, The University of South Florida, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL, 33612-9497, USA
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Annette M. Knowles MSW The Leukemia Society, 3725 West Grace Street, Suite 225, Tampa, FL, 33613, USA
Pages 3-18 | Accepted 01 Jul 1997, Published online: 17 Oct 2008
 
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ABSTRACT

Although researchers agree that cancer during adolescence does not lead to serious psychopathology, the adolescent patient is confronted with a number of biopsychosocial problems. This article reviews the literature on nine psychosocial issues: (1) Health concerns, (2) Family relationships, (3) Sexual and reproductive issues, (4) Peer relationships, (5) Body image, (6) School disruption, (7) Interaction with treatment team, (8) Future goals and career development, and (9) Positive life changes. Practice implications and support group interventions for this population are presented.

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