Social support, support groups, and the cancer patient.

Taylor, Shelley E., Falke, Roberta L., Shoptaw, Steven J., Lichtman, Rosemary R.·1986·Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
DOI 10.1037//0022-006x.54.5.608

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Taylor, S. E., Falke, R. L., Shoptaw, S. J., & Lichtman, R. R. (1986). Social support, support groups, and the cancer patient. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037//0022-006x.54.5.608

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