SOCIAL SUPPORT
Why is social support important?
Social support (from friends, family and community) can help you better cope with stressful situations (i.e. a diagnosis of cancer, side effects). Studies have shown that individuals with a diagnosis of cancer have better outcomes when they have good social support.
Social support (from friends, family and community) can help you better cope with stressful situations (i.e. a diagnosis of cancer, side effects). Studies have shown that individuals with a diagnosis of cancer have better outcomes when they have good social support.
REFERENCES
- CA article on the role of the community and social support in cancer survivorship
- Relationships and Cancer (Cancer.Net)
- Social relationships improve breast cancer survival.
- Social support improves cancer outcomes
- Caregiver Strain/Burden (Oncology Nursing Society)
- Relationships & Family Support: Education and Self-Assessment (A fantastic reference from the University of Minnesota, Center for Spirituality and Healing and the Life Science Foundation. Not directed specifically for cancer patients, but the information is useful for everyone.)
