Post ‐traumatic growth in breast cancer: How and when do distress and stress contribute?

ConclusionsThis study showing that early stage higher cancer‐specific stress and anxiety were related to positive growth supports the idea that struggle with a challenging illness may be instrumental in facilitating PTG and findings show positive implications of PTG for subsequent adjustment. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - August 7, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ann Marie Groarke, Ruth Curtis, Jenny M. Groarke, Michael J. Hogan, Andrea Gibbons, Michael Kerin Tags: PAPER Source Type: research