title: Human responses to the diagnosis of choroidal melanoma.
abstract: Patient responses to the diagnosis of choroidal melanoma are individual and sometimes unexpected. Nurses are in a perfect position to ascertain a cancer patient's feelings, to listen, and to provide emotional support. Patient reactions to the diagnosis of choroidal melanoma can range from fear of blindness to concern for their children.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Servodidio
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002830:Choroid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research