Stigma, perceived blame, self‐blame, and depressive symptoms in men with colorectal cancer

Sean M. Phelan, Joan M. Griffin, George L. Jackson, S. Yousuf Zafar, Wendy L. Hellerstedt, Mandy Stahre, David Nelson, Leah L. Zullig, Diana J. Burgess, Michelle van Ryn

Psycho-Oncology · 2011 · 173 citations · 71 references

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Abstract

Cancer stigma and self-blame are problems for a significant minority of men with CRC and are independent predictors of depressive symptoms. They may represent an important source of stress in men with CRC.

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