BRIEF COMMUNICATION: Perspectives of survivors: Relationship changes following cancer diagnosis and treatment

Margaret I. Fitch

Abstract


“Anxiety about the stress I put my husband through, caring for my elderly mother, 

fear about not seeing my grandchildren grow up.” 

(survivor following cancer treatment commenting on relationship changes)


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