Family interactions among african american prostate cancer survivors

Randy A. Jones; Ann Gill Taylor; Cheryl Bourguignon; Richard Steeves; Gertrude Fraser; Marguerite Lippert; Dan Theodorescu; Holly Mathews; Kerry Laing Kilbridge

doi:10.1097/01.FCH.0000324478.55706.fe

Family interactions among african american prostate cancer survivors

Randy A. Jones, Ann Gill Taylor, Cheryl Bourguignon, Richard Steeves, Gertrude Fraser, Marguerite Lippert, Dan Theodorescu, Holly Mathews, Kerry Laing Kilbridge

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Abstract

Prostate cancer affects African Americans at a higher rate than any other ethnic group in the United States. Prostate cancer does not only affect the man with the disease but also affects those individuals who are closest to him, such as his family and friends. Open communication is valuable in coping with stressors that are affiliated with chronic illnesses. This article focuses on family and friend social support of men with prostate cancer. Data analysis revealed that support from family members and friends plays an important role in how men cope with their treatment and recovery from prostate cancer.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	213-220
Number of pages	8
Journal	Family and Community Health
Volume	31
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/01.FCH.0000324478.55706.fe
State	Published - Jul 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

African American men
Family support
Prostate cancer
Survivorship

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Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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