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Healing and survivorship: what makes a difference?
H D Braude1, N Macdonald, M Chasen
1Biomedical Ethics Unit, McGill University, Montreal, QC.
Current Oncology (Toronto, Ont.)
|September 5, 2008
Summary
Social relationships and community support are vital for cancer survivorship, aiding healing and well-being. This paper explores "Healing Ties" and their role in rehabilitation, considering neuro-oncology and psycho-neuro-immunology.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Psychoneuroimmunology
- Neuro-oncology
Background:
- Growing evidence highlights the importance of social relationships for cancer survivorship.
- The concept of "Healing Ties" encompasses scientific and popular factors emphasizing relationships and community in healing.
- Assessing the impact of social support on cancer survivorship presents challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of social support in cancer survivorship.
- To examine this role through the explanatory models of neuro-oncology and psycho-neuro-immunology.
- To discuss how an interdisciplinary cancer rehabilitation model can optimize social relationships and engagement for well-being.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on social support in cancer survivorship.
- Integration of neuro-oncology and psycho-neuro-immunology perspectives.
- Analysis of an interdisciplinary cancer rehabilitation framework.
Main Results:
- Social support and community are crucial for cancer healing and survivorship.
- Neuro-oncology and psycho-neuro-immunology provide frameworks for understanding social support's effects.
- Optimizing social relationships is key in cancer rehabilitation.
Conclusions:
- Social relationships are integral to cancer healing and survivorship.
- An interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation can enhance well-being by fostering social connection.
- Further research is needed to fully assess the impact of social support.
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