title: The use of denial by patients with cancer.
abstract: Denial can be necessary to maintain psychological health in times of stress. Health-care professionals often view denial as maladaptive. Denial is an effective coping strategy for individuals with cancer.
authors.affiliation: Cardiothoracic Unit, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Morley
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D003717:Denial, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D012944:Social Support