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Emotional support for cancer patients: what do patients really want?

ML Slevin, SE Nichols, S M Downer, Patrick B. Wilson, TA Lister, S. J. Arnott, JaneMaree Maher, R L Souhami, J S Tobias, A.H. Goldstone,

British Journal of Cancer · 1996 · 157 citations · 17 references

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MedicineOncologyOncology NursingPalliative CarePalliative MedicinePsychosocial CareCommunication With PatientsEmotional SupportEmpathic CommunicationSupportive Care In CancerSupportive CommunicationSupportive OncologyCancer Survivorship SupportCancer-related Existential DistressCancer-related Psychological DistressPsychosocial Support During DiagnosisSupportive Cancer Care

References

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Social Support as a Moderator of Life Stress

Sidney Cobb · Psychosomatic Medicine · 1976 · 6.8K citations

Social Sciences, Health Behavior, Social Psychology +12

The health-related functions of social support

Catherine Schaefer, James C. Coyne, Richard S. Lazarus · Journal of Behavioral Medicine · 1981 · 1.3K citations

Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Psychology +12

Victims' perceptions of social support: What is helpful from whom?

Gayle A. Dakof, Shelley E. Taylor · Journal of Personality and Social Psychology · 1990 · 593 citations

Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Psychology +12

Interpersonal Relationships and Cancer: A Theoretical Analysis

Camille B. Wortman, Christine Dunkel‐Schetter · Journal of Social Issues · 1979 · 493 citations

Social Sciences, Oncology, Psychology +17

Social Support and Cancer: Findings Based on Patient Interviews and Their Implications

Christine Dunkel‐Schetter · Journal of Social Issues · 1984 · 484 citations

Social Sciences, Oncology, Social Psychology +17