title: A longitudinal analysis of psychological adaptation among survivors of cancer.
abstract: This longitudinal study examined the psychological adaptation of newly diagnosed cancer patients. Findings showed a decline in patient's mental health status over time. Initial psychological status and other psychosocial factors, and not illness-related factors, were predictive of subsequent adaptation. Two psychologically vulnerable patient groups were identified: those who remained distressed over time and those whose mental health status declined over time.
authors.affiliation: University of Southern California, School of Social Work, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ell
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Nishimoto
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Morvay
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mantell
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hamovitch
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002140:California; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000523:psychology*; D012944:Social Support