Understanding middle ‐aged and older adults’ first associations with the word ‘cancer’: a mixed methods study in England

ConclusionsDespite improved cancer outcomes, middle‐aged and older adults often associate cancer with death. Further efforts to decrease fatalistic associations in this age group may be needed.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - October 1, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Edelyn Agustina, Rachael H. Dodd, Jo Waller, Charlotte Vrinten Tags: PAPER Source Type: research