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Threat and loss in breast cancer

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 July 2009

J. M. Deadman ,
M. J. Dewey ,
R. G. Owens ,
S. J. Leinster  and
P. D. Slade
J. M. Deadman*
Affiliation:
Sub-Department of Clinical Psychology and Departments of Psychiatry and Surgery, The University of Liverpool
M. J. Dewey
Affiliation:
Sub-Department of Clinical Psychology and Departments of Psychiatry and Surgery, The University of Liverpool
R. G. Owens
Affiliation:
Sub-Department of Clinical Psychology and Departments of Psychiatry and Surgery, The University of Liverpool
S. J. Leinster
Affiliation:
Sub-Department of Clinical Psychology and Departments of Psychiatry and Surgery, The University of Liverpool
P. D. Slade
Affiliation:
Sub-Department of Clinical Psychology and Departments of Psychiatry and Surgery, The University of Liverpool
*
1Address for correspondence: J. M. Deadman, Sub-Department of Clinical Psychology, The University of Liverpool, Ashton Street, P.O. Box 147, Liverpool L69 3BX
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Synopsis

The psychological well-being of forty-four breast cancer patients was assessed shortly before and after surgery, and at three and twelve months post-operatively. Regression analysis revealed type of treatment, control over treatment and concern for appearance as significant predictors of nature of subsequent mood state. Results are discussed with reference to the theoretical position that type of severe life event can predict the nature of ensuing psychological disorder.

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Original Articles
Information
Psychological Medicine , Volume 19 , Issue 3 , August 1989 , pp. 677 - 681
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1989

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