Objective This study explored the predictive power of illness cognitions, cognitive fusion,
avoidance and self-compassion in influencing distress and quality of life in people who have …

Objective: There is growing interest in understanding people's positive changes after their
negative life experiences. Previous studies have shown that coping resources, cognitive …

Background This study examined how language reflective of emotional and social
processes during a cancer‐related discussion relates to patient, couple, and family …

Purpose: An increasing number of cancer patients are choosing Complementary and
Alternative Medicine (CAM) as an active way to manage the physical, psychological, and …

The authors investigated the relationship of purpose of life, and hope in the happiness and
life satisfaction of patients with cancer during or following cancer treatment. Fifty cancer …

Coping strategies have been shown to significantly influence mental and physical health
among heterosexual and medically ill populations. These associations have not been …

Objective: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to examine associations
between attempts to cope with stressors through the two facets of emotional approach …

Background. Patients adjust to cancer in a continuous process that follows the course of the
disease. Previous research has considered several illness‐related variables and …

Materials and Methods: Using a purposive sampling technique, this study was conducted in
the Medical Oncology Department of a multi-specialty tertiary care teaching hospital …

Objective: Lifetime stressful life events (SLEs) may predispose oncology patients to cancer-
related distress (ie, intrusive thoughts, hyperarousal, avoidance). Coping may influence …