European Journal of Oncology Nursing
Volume 14, Issue 4 , Pages 263-270 , September 2010

A longitudinal study about the body image and psychosocial adjustment of breast cancer patients during the course of the disease

  • Helena Moreira

      Affiliations

    • Research line Relações, Desenvolvimento e Saúde, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra, Rua do Colégio Novo, Apartado 6153, 3001-802 Coimbra, Portugal
    • Psychological Intervention Unit (UnIP) of Coimbra University Hospitals, Dr. Daniel de Matos Maternity, Rua Miguel Torga, 3030-165 Coimbra, Portugal
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Linha de Investigação Relações, Desenvolvimento e Saúde, Instituto de Psicologia Cognitiva e Desenvolvimento Vocacional e Social (IPCDVS), Faculdade de Psicologia e Ciências da Educação, Universidade de Coimbra, Rua do Colégio Novo, Apartado 6153, 3001-802 Coimbra, Portugal.
    • ,
  • Maria Cristina Canavarro

      Affiliations

    • Research line Relações, Desenvolvimento e Saúde, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra, Rua do Colégio Novo, Apartado 6153, 3001-802 Coimbra, Portugal
    • Psychological Intervention Unit (UnIP) of Coimbra University Hospitals, Dr. Daniel de Matos Maternity, Rua Miguel Torga, 3030-165 Coimbra, Portugal

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejon.2010.04.001

European Journal of Oncology Nursing
Volume 14, Issue 4 , Pages 263-270 , September 2010

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