Multiple randomized trials demonstrate equivalent survival between BCT and mastectomy,
but clinical outcomes research must also evaluate patient satisfaction and quality of life. This …

There is a plethora of studies investigating psychosocial adjustment in women with breast
cancer, its correlates, clinical course, and prognosis. These studies have been conducted …

This study describes the level of symptom distress, current concerns and mood disturbance
in persons with a diagnosis of one of two life-threatening diseases at two occasions. The …

The influence of uncertainty, optimism, seriousness of the illness, and control over physical
function upon psycho-social adjustment in 54 women with gynecologic cancer was studied …

Sixty‐six patients, surgically treated for head and neck cancer and free of disease, were
interviewed at the outpatient clinic from 6 months to 8 years after surgery. The patients were …

Although research has emerged documenting the psychosocial impact of family care for
cancer patients, few efforts capture the multi‐dimensional nature of cancer caregiving stress …

Mastectomy, body image and therapeutic massage: a qualitative study of women's
experience Despite the wealth of literature concerning the impact of breast loss on a …

The current article reviews available data and considers methodologic issues for future
research in which sexual functioning among adult cancer patients is an endpoint variable …

Temporal patterns of distress among two groups of nonterminally ill, surgically treated
cancer patients (n= 40) and their spouses (n= 40) during the immediate pre‐and …

The relationship between coping effectiveness and degree of postoperative disfigurement
and dysfunction has been described. Current nationwide mandates for more cost-effective …