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Published in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine 1/2013

01-02-2013 | Original Article

Worry About Cancer Progression and Low Perceived Social Support: Implications for Quality of Life Among Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients

Authors: Erika A. Waters, PhD, MPH, Ying Liu, MD, PhD, Mario Schootman, PhD, Donna B. Jeffe, PhD

Published in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine | Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

Background

Worry about cancer progression and perceived social support can affect cancer survivors’ quality of life (QOL).

Methods

In 480 early-stage breast cancer survivors, we examined how worry about cancer progression and perceived social support 6 months after definitive surgery were associated with QOL (RAND 36-item Health Survey) at 6-, 12-, and 24-month follow-up.

Results

At 6 months post-surgery, higher worry was associated with worse QOL for five of eight subscales. Lower social support was associated with worse QOL for four subscales. The negative effects of worry and limited social support dissipated for four subscales (worry) and two subscales (social support) by 12-month follow-up and for all subscales by 24-month follow-up. Social support at 6 months moderated the relationship between T2 worry and T4 emotional well-being; post hoc tests did not clarify the nature of the interaction.

Conclusion

Early-stage breast cancer survivors who worry about cancer progression and/or have low social support may experience lower levels of QOL that can take several months to resolve.
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Metadata
Title
Worry About Cancer Progression and Low Perceived Social Support: Implications for Quality of Life Among Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients
Authors
Erika A. Waters, PhD, MPH
Ying Liu, MD, PhD
Mario Schootman, PhD
Donna B. Jeffe, PhD
Publication date
01-02-2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Annals of Behavioral Medicine / Issue 1/2013
Print ISSN: 0883-6612
Electronic ISSN: 1532-4796
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-012-9406-1

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