Peer support for cancer patients.
People directly affected by cancer report significant psychological distress. Peer support programs are based on the premise that shared experience is a valuable resource that assists individuals to adjust to, and cope effectively with, stressful events. This article considers two types of peer support service available to cancer patients--telephone peer support (the 'Cancer Connect' program) and cancer support groups.
Tilkeridis
Joanna
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Cancer Information and Support Service, The Cancer Council Victoria.
O'Connor
Lera
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Pignalosa
Giovanna
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Bramwell
Michael
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Jefford
Michael
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