A 30-year perspective on psychosocial issues in lung cancer. How lung cancer "Came out of the closet" Journal Article
| Authors: | Weiss, T.; Weinberger, M.; Schwerd, A. M.; Holland, J. |
| Article Title: | A 30-year perspective on psychosocial issues in lung cancer. How lung cancer "Came out of the closet" |
| Abstract: | Psychological responses to lung cancer have changed over the past 30 years as perceptions of the disease have changed. Previously seen as a fatal diagnosis, it is now regarded as a cancer whose treatment is increasingly effective as the science of the disease advances. The stigma of smoking is diminishing as more is learned about genetic factors and as more nonsmokers are diagnosed. Support groups are now widely available. The increasing social support and greater knowledge of lung cancer provide a more supportive environment in which patients cope with lung cancer today compared with 30 years ago. © 2012. |
| Keywords: | gene mutation; review; cancer diagnosis; lung cancer; social support; symptom; coping behavior; social isolation; social psychology; stigma; support group; caregiver burden; uncertainty; psychosocial issues; advocacy; humor |
| Journal Title: | Thoracic Surgery Clinics |
| Volume: | 22 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| ISSN: | 1547-4127 |
| Publisher: | W.B. Saunders Co-Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2012-11-01 |
| Start Page: | 449 |
| End Page: | 456 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2012.07.008 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 23084609 |
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| Notes: | --- - "Export Date: 2 November 2012" - "CODEN: TSCHC" - "Source: Scopus" |
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