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With recent advances in mapping the genetic mutations involved in breast cancer and the availability of genetic testing, it has become necessary to explore the psychological consequences of women who have tested positive for the gene mutations involved in breast cancer (BReast CAncer gene one and two, BRCA1/2). Findings regarding psychological consequences of positive results …

Preliminary report of the relationship between experience of death of a relative, illness perception, and psychological outcome among BRCA carriers. Read More »

Background and purpose: According to studies of patients with cancer, support groups can help in three areas: 1) improve mood; 2) introduce new, adaptive ways of handling potentially difficult situations; and 3) impart strategies for managing stress. Nevertheless, the decrease in the quality of life of cancer patients or survivors does not always translate into their …

Factors affecting participation in group intervention in patients after adjuvant treatment for early-study breast cancer. Read More »

Purpose: This study assessed satisfaction of patients with cancer and the correlation between patient levels of satisfaction and the sociodemographic, medical, and psychological variables. Satisfaction measures were based on patient expectations for emotional and cognitive support by the oncologists. Patients and methods: A total of 1,027 patients with cancer were recruited from the outpatient departments and daycare …

Meeting expectations of patients with cancer: relationship between patient satisfaction, depression and coping. Read More »

Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer are a heterogeneous group. Nevertheless, there are sufficient unifying characteristics to form a distinct clinical entity. Management of this special group requires a broad-based interdisciplinary clinical team, which should include palliative care (PC), psychology, social work, oncology, and nursing representatives. The function of PC is to provide impeccable …

Role of Palliative Care in Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology. Read More »

Background: The aim of the current study was to strengthen the knowledge of oncologists concerning psychological distress and social support among married and unmarried male cancer patients and healthy male spouses of female cancer patients. Patients and methods: Three groups of men were recruited from three major cancer centers in Israel: 185 married colon and rectal cancer …

Psychological distress among male patients and male spouses: what do oncologists need to know? Read More »

The population in the western world has been aging while the cancer survival rates have been systematically increasing. Knowledge is lacking about psychological processes and effects of gender difference among middle-aged cancer patients and their healthy spouses. This study assesses psychological distress, coping and social support among middle-aged couples, where one of the partners was …

Gender and psychological distress among middle- and older-aged colorectal cancer patients and their spouses: an unexpected outcome. Read More »

Objective: While the population in the western world is aging and cancer survival rates are increasing, there is a lack of knowledge concerning factors affecting social support and its relation to coping and distress among older patients. The aim of the current study is to assess the impact of marital status and gender upon levels of …

How relevant is marital status and gender variables in coping with colorectal cancer? A sample of middle-aged and older cancer survivors. Read More »