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Original Articles

Social Supports and Breast Cancer

A Review

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Pages 21-34 | Published online: 21 Oct 2010
 

Abstract

Eleven studies were reviewed to examine the role of social supports for breast cancer patients and their families. Variables examined across the studies included demographic factors, stage of disease and treatment, the types of social support patients received, and how the support was measured. The authors attempted to evaluate the relationship between stages of the disease process and the type of social support best suited to the individual patient and her family. Results from this comparison revealed several areas that should be addressed in future studies to clarify the types and measurement of social support and to address the efficacy of social support on patients' adjustment and survival.

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