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Coping Strategies in Egyptian Ladies with Breast Cancer
Author(s) -
Eman Elsheshtawy,
Warda F. Abo-Elez,
Hala Ashour,
Omar Farouk,
Maha Elzaafarany
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
breast cancer basic and clinical research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.741
H-Index - 23
ISSN - 1178-2234
DOI - 10.4137/bcbcr.s14755
Subject(s) - breast cancer , coping (psychology) , medicine , anxiety , clinical psychology , surgical oncology , distraction , cognitive reframing , avoidance coping , psychiatry , oncology , cancer , psychology , psychotherapist , neuroscience
A diagnosis of breast cancer regardless of the stage can be stressful, impact multiple spheres of life, and disrupt physical status, emotional and spiritual well-being, and personal relationships for the patient and family. In order to adapt, the patient ought to employ certain coping mechanisms. Individuals with terminal illness who utilize coping strategies have better quality of life compared to those who do not.

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