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Breast Cancer Epidemiology
Studies from University of Rochester, Department of Medicine describe new findings in breast cancer epidemiology
February 1st, 2007
A new study, "Family communication and mental health after breast cancer," is now available. "In the context of a traumatic event, such as a breast cancer diagnosis, talking with others about the event can facilitate emotional adjustment and meaning-finding. Among women with a history of breast cancer, open communication is likely to be of particular importance in the family setting, as the family is frequently a primary source of support," researchers in the United States report. "The goal of this cross-sectional survey study was to determine the association between open family communication about cancer and breast cancer survivors' mental health. Responses from 230...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2007-02-01)
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