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Socio-psychological factors such as fear of recurrence and presence of social support may affect quality of life (QOL) of cancer patients. Identifying mediating factors that impact QOL are crucial for targeting vulnerability in patients undergoing cancer treatments. The study purpose was therefore to determine relationships between presence of fear of cancer recurrence and QOL of patients, with the mediating role of social support.
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