On the uniqueness of, and diversity within, cancers: A commentary on Kangas and Gross 2018

Abstract

This commentary accompanies publication of Kangas and Gross' phase model of emotion coping throughout the process of cancer care. While supporting the model, this commentary additionally highlights the already existing knowledge about the critical role of tumor stage, patient age, uncertainty and fear of recurrence, and gender differences. It is briefly described how all of these factors moderate and mediate the emotion coping process.

Keywords: adjustment; age; cancer; diagnosis; disease trajectory; emotion coping; emotions; gender differences; healthcare systems; models.