Abstract
Implied meaning that the patient attaches to the word “cancer”:
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Pain
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Mutilation
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Hospitalization
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Debts, inability to care for his own family
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Loss of sexual attractiveness
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Possible death
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Holland J (1982) Psychologic Aspects of Cancer. In: Cancer Medicine, Holland JF and Frei III, E (Eds), Lee & Febiger, Philadelphia
Hersh SP (1982) Psychological Aspects of Patients with Cancer. In: Cancer Principles and Practice of Oncology, De Vita VT, Helmann SH and Rosemberg SA (Eds), JB Lippincott Company, Philadelphia-Toronto
Psychosocial Aspects (1982) In: UICC Manual of Clinical Oncology, Springer-Verlag, Berlin
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Monfardini, S. et al. (1987). Education and Psychological Support of the Patient. In: Monfardini, S., et al. Manual of Adult and Paediatric Medical Oncology. UICC International Union Against Cancer. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-82489-0_10
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