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Soc Work Health Care
; 52(10): 913-29, 2013.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24255975
ABSTRACT
Gynecologic cancer has significant emotional and psychosocial implications for patients and their families. This article describes the origin and implementation of a peer to peer support program providing emotional support and information to women in treatment for gynecologic cancer and their families, in collaboration with medical and social work staff in a large, urban medical center. A formative evaluation of the program is included which suggests program participants view the program as a helpful source of support throughout treatment.