Vol 1, No 2 (1996)
Untitled
Published online: 1996-01-01
Psychological coping with cancer
DOI: 10.1016/S1428-2267(96)70097-2
Rep Pract Oncol Radiother 1996;1(2):84-85.
Abstract
The process of psychological changes experienced by the cancer patient is equivalent to a life crisis. Subsequent stages of coping with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer can lead to psychological disturbance or offer a chance for development through cognitive and emotional readaptation to new life conditions.