Investigating relationships among cancer survivors' engagement in an online support community, social support perceptions, well-being, and moderating effects of existing (offline) social support.

Johann Lee WestmaasElizabeth FallonBennett R McDonaldDeborah DriscollKristi RichardsonKenneth PortierTenbroeck Smith

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2019)

Newly diagnosed cancer survivors, particularly those with unmet emotional/informational support needs, should be given the opportunity to communicate with other survivors through online survivor support networks.

Keyphrases

social support
depressive symptoms
young adults
newly diagnosed
healthcare
social media
primary care
mental health
childhood cancer