Personality, Coping, and Social Support as Predictors of Long ‐Term Quality‐of‐Life Trajectories in Older Breast Cancer Survivors: CALGB Protocol 369901 (Alliance)

ConclusionsPersonality and social resources affect the course of long‐term emotional well‐being of older breast cancer survivors; treatment is more important for physical and cognitive than emotional function. Early identification of those vulnerable to deterioration could facilitate clinical and psychological support.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - February 19, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Estrella Dur á‐Ferrandis, Jeanne S. Mandelblatt, Jonathan Clapp, George Luta, Leigh Anne Faul, Gretchen Kimmick, Harvey J. Cohen, Rachel L. Yung, Arti Hurria Tags: PAPER Source Type: research