The Role of Social Support in Adaptation to Cancer and to Survival

Blanchard, Christina G.; Albrecht, Terrance L.; Ruckdeschel, John C.; Grant, Charles; Hemmick, Rebecca M.

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“…The impact of psychosocial factors on cancer progression has been investigated in a number of studies (Greer et al, 1979(Greer et al, , 1990Pettingale et al, 1985;Gross, 1989;Spiegel et al, 1989;Forsen, 1991;Barraclough et al, 1992;Blanchard et al, 1995;Maunsell et al, 1995;Dolbeaut et al, 1999;Watson et al, 1999;Butow et al, 2000;Reynolds et al, 2000;Spiegel, 2001;Petticrew et al, 2002;Garssen, 2004) and many of these have dealt with breast cancer (Greer et al, 1979(Greer et al, , 1990Pettingale et al, 1985;Spiegel et al, 1989;Forsen, 1991;Barraclough et al, 1992;Maunsell et al, 1995;Watson et al, 1999;Butow et al, 2000;Reynolds et al, 2000;Garssen, 2004). However, the contributing factors are uncertain, and there is also a lack of understanding of the psychological processes and the psychobiological mechanisms involved (Garssen and Goodkin, 1999).…”

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“…It is suggested that these affect both quality of life (QOL) and survival. Coping can be seen as the main mediator in the process from cancer and its treatment to the health outcomes (Folkman et al, 1986a, b;Holahan and Moos, 1986;Folkman et al, 1991;Lazarus, 1993;Reynolds et al, 2000;Petticrew et al, 2002), and social support and personality factors are assumed to modify the process (Cobb, 1976;Cohen and Wills, 1985;Holahan and Moos, 1986;Burgess, 1987;Temoshok, 1987;Folkman et al, 1991;Blanchard et al, 1995). Also, the presence of other (noncancer) life events at the time of the illness has an effect on the cancer-related stress processes because patients often need to make efforts in order to cope with them, and this may influence or interfere with coping with cancer or affect the health outcomes (Dolbeaut et al, 1999).…”

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Baseline psychosocial predictors of survival in localised breast cancer

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Despite the large number of studies on the impact of psychosocial factors on breast cancer progression, there is no certainty about the contributing factors or processes involved. We investigated the relative impacts of socioeconomic, psychological, and psychosocial factors on survival in breast cancer. A consecutive sample of 102 patients (participation 82%) under 72 years of age with locoregional breast cancer completed validated questionnaires on coping with cancer, emotional expression (anger), perceived available support, noncancer life stresses, and quality of life 3À4 months after diagnosis. Survival times were measured from the date of diagnosis to the date of relapse and further to the date of death or date of last follow-up. Cumulative Cox regression analyses were carried out. After controlling for biological prognostic factors, age, and baseline treatment, longer survival was predicted by a long education and a minimising-related coping, while shorter survival was predicted by emotional defensiveness (antiemotionality), behavioural-escape coping, and a high level of perceived support. A shorter event-free time was also predicted by unemployment and depressive symptoms. Cancer survival is affected by a complex combination of psychosocial factors, among which minimising predicts a favourable prognosis and anger nonexpression and escape behaviour an unfavourable prognosis. Higher socioeconomic status is associated with longer survival. High scores in well-being scales may reflect emotional nonexpression.

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Baseline psychosocial predictors of survival in localised breast cancer

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“…El apoyo social ayuda a proteger al paciente de los estresores de la enfermedad, y en el proceso de afrontamiento de esta (Blanchard, Albrecht, Ruckdeschel, Grant, y Hemmick, 1995). Cohen, Mount, Tomas, y Mount (1996) resaltan que las preocupaciones existenciales son de gran importancia para las personas con una enfermedad peligrosa para la vida, pero la dimensión existencial tiende a no ser tenida en cuenta en los instrumentos de medición de la calidad de vida.…”

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Evaluación de las alteraciones psicológicas y de la calidad de vida en pacientes con cáncer colorrectal localizado

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2016

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“…Several researchers suggest that support from family members helps the patient to recover from surgery and illness and that tangible support provided to women with breast cancer from their family is linked to future adjustment (Blanchard, 1995;Borwell, 1996;Bourjolly & Hirschman, 2001;Green, 1986;Northouse, Cracchiolo-Caraway, & Appel, 1991;Schag, 1993). For most women with breast cancer, primary support comes from the family.…”

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How Do Tangible Supports Impact the Breast Cancer Experience?

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Social Work in Health Care

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A woman's ability to navigate her new role as a breast cancer patient can be impacted by the support she has available to her during this time. One form of social support, tangible support, refers to providing support in a physical way that assists an individual in meeting their role responsibilities. The Roy Adaptation Model was used as a framework for conceptualizing the various roles in a woman's life that can be impacted by breast cancer and how the type and extent of tangible support impacts these roles.Through a qualitative open-ended interview, 33 women with breast cancer described their experiences with their illness as it pertains to issues of role function and tangible supports.

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The Role of Social Support in Adaptation to Cancer and to Survival

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Baseline psychosocial predictors of survival in localised breast cancer

Baseline psychosocial predictors of survival in localised breast cancer

Evaluación de las alteraciones psicológicas y de la calidad de vida en pacientes con cáncer colorrectal localizado

How Do Tangible Supports Impact the Breast Cancer Experience?

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