A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal

Self-reported rather than registered cancer is associated with psychosocial strain



Authors: Korpimaki S, Sumanen M, Suominen S, Mattila K

Publisher: BIOMED CENTRAL LTD

Publication year: 2012

Journal: BMC Family Practice

Journal name in source: BMC FAMILY PRACTICE

Journal acronym: BMC FAM PRACT

Article number: ARTN 107

Number in series: 13

Volume: 13

Issue: 13

First page : 17

Number of pages: 10

ISSN: 1471-2296

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2296-13-107


Abstract
Conclusions: Individuals with only a subjective experience of cancer reported more psychosocial strain than those with accompanying registered cancer. Self-report of a severe disease like cancer without corresponding clinical findings might reflect heavy psychological distress which should be taken into consideration in clinical work.



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