“…In the literature, social support was found useful for patients with cancer, 19,[22][23][24] and these patients often received support from their families. 5,17,20,24,33 It was determined that the support received from family members had a positive correlation with well-being of patients with cancer, 19,22,23 and as the support received from family increased, effective coping ways increased. 5,17,33 It was also reported that as the perceived social support increased, effective coping with stress increased.…”