Finding benefit in breast cancer during the year after diagnosis predicts better adjustment 5 to 8 years after diagnosis

Article Abstract:

A study that will examine longer-term reverberations of the positive as well as adverse consequences of cancer patients' experiences from diagnosis and treatment is presented. The results of the initial finding show more positive emotion and depression symptomatology at follow-up while higher initial benefit shows lower distress and depression at follow-up even after controlling for initial levels of these variables.

Causes of, Influence, Cancer, Major depressive disorder

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Racial and body image differences in coping for women diagnosed with breast cancer

Article Abstract:

The racial and body image differences in coping, and self-efficacy in coping, and racial differences in body image perceptions among breast cancer patients are explored. The body image perception is the important aspect related to confidence building for those patients who are attempting to cope with the demands of breast cancer.

Science & research, Health aspects, Research, Women, Risk factors, Adjustment (Psychology)

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Short-term effects of telephone therapy for breast cancer patients

Article Abstract:

Research shows that women with breast cancer receiving a short-term telephone cancer education although experience greater perceived control than women receiving standard care, it is ineffective as a therapy.

United States, Comparative analysis, Cancer education, Therapeutics, Suggestive, Suggestive therapeutics

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