Breast Cancer and Resilience in Couple

Summary

This is a prospective pilot study examining the couple's dyadic attitudes from diagnosis to 24 months later when one member is affected by illness and the adaptive strategies the couple employs when stressful events occur.

Eligibility

INCLUSION CRITERIA:

* Woman diagnosed with stage 1, 2 or 3 breast cancer
* age\> 18 years (patient and partner)
* The partner must have lived with the woman for at least 6 months at diagnosis and treatment
* Patients under treatment at the radiotherapy clinic
* Subjects available and able to answer questionnaires, interviews, and / or participate in focus groups
* Informed consent

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

Cognitive deficits and / or inability to comply with the provisions of the study

Conditions5

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