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Breast Cancer
Scientists at University of Pennsylvania publish research in breast cancer
May 14th, 2009
According to recent research from the United States, "The current study examines the relationship between a woman's perception of her partner's emotional, behavioral, and intimate adaptation to her breast cancer and her levels of distress, well-being, and social support." "Sixty-six women diagnosed with Stage I or II breast cancer within the previous year completed distress, well-being and social support measures and answered open-ended questions describing their partners' adaptation to their cancer. Women whose partners' intimate adaptation is positive had significantly lower distress, and positive emotional and intimate adaptation was related to higher well-being and...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-05-14)
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