TY - JOUR
T1 - Psychiatric aspects of women with breast cancer.
AU - Kunkel, Elisabeth J.Shakin
AU - Chen, Emmie I.
PY - 2003/9
Y1 - 2003/9
N2 - Women with breast cancer face not only cancer-related taboos but also issues related to changes in sexuality, femininity, and fertility. Although increased emphasis on the woman's participation in the medical decision-making process has afforded her more treatment options, it also gives her more responsibility in determining her course of treatment through the continuum of cancer care. Patients must deal with a variety of issues related to social reintegration, long-term effects of cancer treatment, employment, disability, sexuality, family, and social networks. Screening for distress related to psychological, spiritual/religious, or social concerns can provide guidance for service delivery to those in need.
AB - Women with breast cancer face not only cancer-related taboos but also issues related to changes in sexuality, femininity, and fertility. Although increased emphasis on the woman's participation in the medical decision-making process has afforded her more treatment options, it also gives her more responsibility in determining her course of treatment through the continuum of cancer care. Patients must deal with a variety of issues related to social reintegration, long-term effects of cancer treatment, employment, disability, sexuality, family, and social networks. Screening for distress related to psychological, spiritual/religious, or social concerns can provide guidance for service delivery to those in need.
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U2 - 10.1016/s0193-953x(03)00038-8
DO - 10.1016/s0193-953x(03)00038-8
M3 - Review article
C2 - 14563105
AN - SCOPUS:0642375493
SN - 0193-953X
VL - 26
SP - 713-724, viii
JO - The Psychiatric clinics of North America
JF - The Psychiatric clinics of North America
IS - 3
ER -
