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Peer support for cancer patients
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Peer support for cancer patients
Aust Fam Physician.
2005 Apr.
Abstract
People directly affected by cancer report significant psychological distress. Peer support programs are based on the premise that shared experience is a valuable resource that assists individuals to adjust to, and cope effectively with, stressful events. This article considers two types of peer support service available to cancer patients--telephone peer support (the 'Cancer Connect' program) and cancer support groups.
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