Communication between the couple in the context of breast cancer
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Adaptation, Couple, Communication, Breast neoplasmsAbstract
Communication between the couple, i.e., the sharing of thoughts, feelings and concerns, is crucial for the individual and relational well-being of each element of the marital dyad. In the context of a disease such as breast cancer, this sharing is particularly relevant, especially because of its important role in the cognitive processing of the cancer experience and, therefore, the successful adaptation to the disease. However, research has not specifically focused on the study of communication in patients with breast cancer, or on the systematization and integration of existing information. The present study aimed to critically review the existing literature on this topic, and to integrate the various results into a whole that is coherent and useful for those who study this area and/or work with these couples.
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