Recent findings often show a robust relationship in which social and emotional support from
others can be protective for health. The next generation of studies must explain, however …

OBJECTIVE: The variability in the conceptualization and categorization of social support has
resulted in mixed findings regarding its role in cancer progression. This systematic review …

This chapter considers social networks and social support as predictive factors for health
status. We cover the relation of social variables to morbidity, mortality, and recovery from …

Considered the most comprehensive handbook in the field, this rich resource reviews the
biological, psychological, and social factors that affect health, health behavior, and illness …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of a twice-weekly strength training
intervention on perceptions of body image in 234 breast cancer survivors (112 with …

A mulher passa por um importante processo de reformulação da imagem corporal quando
lida com o câncer de mama. Este artigo objetiva a compreensão da relação que o câncer de …

Aims This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of breast reconstruction on the
psychological aspects in patients with breast cancer. Methods A literature search on …

Body image interventions for breast cancer survivors are lacking in empirical support.
Examining existing research on effective body image interventions for women in midlife …

Objective Body image concerns warrant attention among women who have undergone
treatment for breast cancer, due to their significant consequences for psychological and …

Instrumental support is critical for patients and family caregivers facing life-threatening
illnesses, injuries, or chronic conditions (eg, cancer). We partner with CaringBridge. org—a …