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Breast Cancer
Benefit of support groups for women diagnosed with breast cancer discussed
September 22nd, 2005
The benefit of support groups for women diagnosed with breast cancer was examined in a recent study. "The diagnosis of cancer is a traumatic experience, which may result in post-traumatic stress symptoms, such as arousal, re-experiencing the diagnostic process and avoidance," researchers in the United States report. "Changes in post-traumatic symptoms were assessed in 181 women with breast cancer who participated in either a standard support group or complementary/alternative (CAM) oriented intervention." "At baseline 26 women were classified as having significant PTSD symptoms," wrote E. G. Levine and colleagues. "After the 12-week sessions,...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-09-22)
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