Do Correlates of Pain-Related Stoicism and Cautiousness Differ in Younger and Older People with Advanced Cancer?

• Younger and older patients displayed age-related correlates of stoicism/cautiousness• Activity engagement was the most common correlate for both age groups• Young patients' stoicism/cautiousness related to discomfort with dependence on others• Older patients' stoicism/cautiousness related to avoiding thoughts of stressful events• Lifespan developmental issues must be considered in models of cancer pain adaptation

Source: The Journal of Pain - November 16, 2017 Category: Materials Science Authors: Kenneth Mah, Kim T. Tran, Lynn R. Gauthier, Gary Rodin, Camilla Zimmermann, David Warr, S. Lawrence Librach, Malcolm Moore, Frances A. Shepherd, Lucia Gagliese Tags: Original Report Source Type: research