Emotional responses to the experience of cancer ‘alarm’ symptoms

ConclusionIn this community sample, worry about the possibility of cancer was associated with help‐seeking, either for reassurance or as part of a ‘sensible’ strategy to deal with the risk. In contrast, fear was associated with avoiding help‐seeking or even thinking about cancer, which could lead to prolonged help‐seeking intervals. © 2015 The Authors. Psycho‐Oncology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - September 11, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: K. L. Whitaker, S. Cromme, K. Winstanley, C. Renzi, J. Wardle Tags: Paper Source Type: research