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therapists could have used relaxation methods to assist them in coping with some of the negative aspects of cancer treatments |
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they can affect their survival time by adapting a “fighting spirit”, having strong emotional and social support or attending group counselling sessions |
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attempts by their partners to protect them from the reality of their illness were not helpful |
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at least half of those treated with chemotherapy had experienced nausea, fatigue, depression, sleep problems and loss of appetite |
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family history and ethnic background are factors in many types of cancer |