Abstract:Purpose of reviewThe purpose of this article is to review the formats and techniques of psychological interventions designed for patients with metastatic cancer and prolonged survival expectancies.Recent findingsFifteen interventional studies were selected for this article. One group of psychological interventions focused primarily on patients’ adaptation by increasing their knowledge, developing patients’ stress management skills, promoting their open communication with healthcare providers, and helping them … Show more
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