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Group Interventions in Cancer

The Benefits of Social Support and Education on Patient Adjustment

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Theory and Research on Small Groups

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Posluszny, D.M., Hyman, K.B., Baum, A. (2002). Group Interventions in Cancer. In: Tindale, R.S., et al. Theory and Research on Small Groups. Social Psychological Applications to Social Issues, vol 4. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47144-2_5

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