Partner support and anxiety in young women with breast cancer

ConclusionsOur findings suggest that partner support may play a key role in a young woman's adjustment to a serious stressor such as breast cancer. In addition, younger age increases vulnerability to anxiety as does struggling with finances. Because supportive efforts of a partner have potential to protect against the impact of stress, interventions to enhance partner support and reduce anxiety might be beneficial to address challenges experienced as a couple in this setting.Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - March 13, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Nancy A. Borstelmann, Shoshana M. Rosenberg, Kathryn J. Ruddy, Rulla M. Tamimi, Shari Gelber, Lidia Schapira, Steven Come, Virginia Borges, Evan Morgan, Ann H. Partridge Tags: Paper Source Type: research