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Quality of life and mental health among women with ovarian cancer: examining the role of emotional and instrumental social support seeking

Erin M. HillDepartment of Psychology, West Chester University, West Chester, PA, USACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 551-561 | Received 08 Mar 2015, Accepted 13 Oct 2015, Published online: 07 Nov 2015

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Erin M. Hill, Andriana Frost & Jamie D. Martin. (2021) Experiences of women with ovarian cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic: Examining intolerance of uncertainty and fear of COVID-19 in relation to psychological distress. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology 39:3, pages 399-415.
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Steven J. Gibson, Jason A. Clark & Dana M. Chase. (2016) Ovarian cancer: avoiding compromising quality of life during intense chemotherapy sessions. Expert Review of Quality of Life in Cancer Care 1:4, pages 277-288.
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