Spouses of Cancer Patients: A Review of the Literature |
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| Authors: | MERLE A KEITEL STANLEY H CRAMER MICHAEL A ZEVON |
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| Institution: | 1. Division of Psychological and Educational Services, Graduate School of Education, Fordham University, New York, New York;2. Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology, State University of New York at Buffalo;3. Psychology Department at Roswell Park Memorial Institute |
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| Abstract: | This article discusses the impact on the spouse when his or her partner is being treated for cancer. The disease is defined, treatment effects are outlined, and issues affecting the psychological and marital adjustment of spouses are described. Implications are offered for counselors who work with spouses of cancer patients. |
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