The dynamic buffering of social support on depressive symptoms and cancer worries in patients seeking cancer genetic counseling

ConclusionsWhile results were mixed, general findings upheld original hypotheses. Social support buffered depressive symptoms and cancer worries differentially for patients of different ages and different disease status.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsSocial support groups are beneficial for all patients and should be emphasized by cancer clinics. However, increasing patient-tailored and age-appropriate support networks will be crucial for managing depression and cancer worries for high-risk survivors: young adults with cancer.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research