Illness representations and psychological distress in Indian patients with cancer: does being aware of one's cancer diagnosis make a difference?

ConclusionsThe Common Sense Model provides a useful framework for explaining the psychological reactions of Indian patients with cancer to their illness, particularly for those who report being unaware of their cancer diagnosis. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - May 27, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Mahati Chittem, Paul Norman, Peter R. Harris Tags: Paper Source Type: research