Understanding the roles of patient symptoms and subjective appraisals in well-being among breast cancer patients

ConclusionsWhile patient symptoms are important predictors of patient well-being, subjective appraisals of the stressfulness of symptoms, and of patients ’ self-efficacy in managing symptoms, are also key factors. The findings suggest the utility of a stress process model in understanding well-being in breast cancer patients, and point to the potential value of targeting patient appraisals as well as symptoms to improve psychological well-being and quality of life.

Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - October 21, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research