Posttraumatic growth and well-being among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer: a longitudinal study.

Olga HussonB ZebrackR BlockL EmbryC AguilarB Hayes-LattinS Cole

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2017)

This study indicates that PTG is dynamic and predicts mental well-being outcomes but does not buffer the effects of PTS. Psychosocial interventions should focus on promoting PTG and reducing PTS in order to promote the adjustment of AYAs diagnosed with cancer.

Keyphrases

papillary thyroid
squamous cell
mental health
squamous cell carcinoma
young adults
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle