Abstract:Background: While most research has largely focused on medical
risks associated with reduced quality of life (QOL) in survivors,
sociodemographic and family factors may also play a role. Thus, we
examined sociodemographic factors and family factors associated with
survivor QOL, including adolescent’s cancer-specific stress, mother’s
general stress, and mother–adolescent communication. Methods:
Mothers ( N=80) and survivors (ages 10-23, N=50) were
assessed 5 years following initial diagnosis. Mothers completed … Show more
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