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. 1989 Jan 15;63(2):406-13.
doi: 10.1002/1097-0142(19890115)63:2<406::aid-cncr2820630234>3.0.co;2-2.

A longitudinal analysis of psychological adaptation among survivors of cancer

K Ell  1 , R Nishimoto, T Morvay, J Mantell, M Hamovitch
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A longitudinal analysis of psychological adaptation among survivors of cancer

K Ell et al. Cancer. .

Abstract

This longitudinal study examined the psychological adaptation of newly diagnosed cancer patients. Findings showed a decline in patient's mental health status over time. Initial psychological status and other psychosocial factors, and not illness-related factors, were predictive of subsequent adaptation. Two psychologically vulnerable patient groups were identified: those who remained distressed over time and those whose mental health status declined over time.

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