Psychosocial support needs of women with breast cancer in the Waikato region of New Zealand.
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| Title: | Psychosocial support needs of women with breast cancer in the Waikato region of New Zealand. |
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| Authors: | Blackmore, Tania (AUTHOR), Mundo‐Ramos, Elaine (AUTHOR), Chepulis, Lynne (AUTHOR), Lao, Chunhuan (AUTHOR), Burrett, Vanessa (AUTHOR), McCleery, Jenny (AUTHOR), Campbell, Ian (AUTHOR), Lawrenson, Ross (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Psycho-Oncology. Nov2020, Vol. 29 Issue 11, p1971-1974. 4p. 2 Charts. |
| Subjects: | Social support, Breast cancer, Psycho-oncology, Patients' families, Medical care |
| Geographic Terms: | Waikato (N.Z.), New Zealand |
| Abstract: | Keywords: breast cancer; psycho-oncology; referral and consultation; social support; women EN breast cancer psycho-oncology referral and consultation social support women 1971 1974 4 11/25/20 20201101 NES 201101 Key Points Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in New Zealand, with more than 3000 registrations and 600 deaths annually. Breast cancer patients referred for support were more likely to be younger, treated with mastectomy, had had no surgery, or were receiving radiotherapy. The most common reason for referral in breast cancer patients was distress regarding treatment (68%). [Extracted from the article] |
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| Abstract: | Keywords: breast cancer; psycho-oncology; referral and consultation; social support; women EN breast cancer psycho-oncology referral and consultation social support women 1971 1974 4 11/25/20 20201101 NES 201101 Key Points Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in New Zealand, with more than 3000 registrations and 600 deaths annually. Breast cancer patients referred for support were more likely to be younger, treated with mastectomy, had had no surgery, or were receiving radiotherapy. The most common reason for referral in breast cancer patients was distress regarding treatment (68%). [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 10579249 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/pon.5510 |
