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  • 1Division of Psycho-Oncology, Sharett Institute of Oncology, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel.

Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
|July 1, 1995
PubMed
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Cancer significantly impacts families, particularly spouses, who experience distress. Families affected by cancer require support systems, rather than solely providing them to patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Family Systems Theory
  • Psychosocial Oncology

Background:

  • Cancer diagnosis profoundly affects the entire family unit.
  • Spouses and family members often experience significant emotional distress.
  • Traditional views of families as natural supporters for cancer patients are challenged.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the impact of cancer on family dynamics.
  • To understand the psychosocial distress experienced by family members, especially spouses.
  • To re-evaluate the role of families within the cancer care system.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical work and research studies on cancer and families.
  • Analysis of the emotional and psychological impact on family members.

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  • Systems-level assessment of family needs in cancer care.

    • Main Results:

    • Cancer's influence extends throughout the family system.
    • Spouses and other family members are frequently distressed individuals.
    • Families are not solely support providers but also recipients of care.

    Conclusions:

    • Cancer necessitates a family-centered approach to care.
    • Psychosocial support interventions should target the entire family system.
    • Healthcare providers must recognize families as systems requiring support, not just as support for patients.