Which way out of the crisis? Coping strategies for dealing with cancer.
Following a diagnosis of cancer, patients are faced with the awesome challenge of responding positively to treatment and undertaking appropriate self-care. By offering patients support and encouraging their coping abilities, nurses can do much to improve their quality of life.
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011788:Quality of Life