Familial pancreatic cancer: a case study and review of the psychosocial effects of diagnoses on families.

Tracy LoweJane DeLucaLudovico AbenavoliLuigi Boccuto

Published in: Hereditary cancer in clinical practice (2023)

The psychosocial effects of FPC may be overwhelming for patients and families. Healthcare providers can offer education, support, and referrals to appropriate services to help families cope through stages of evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of FPC.

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mental health
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peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
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