Web-based cross-sectional study reveals unexpressed support needs leading to social distress in cancer survivors, suggesting improved care strategies.
Many working-age cancer patients in Japan experience significant social distress but do not voice their support needs, particularly regarding sensitive topics. Support from non-family sources plays a key role in addressing unmet and unexpressed needs. These findings highlight the importance of multidisciplinary psychosocial care and proactive efforts to identify hidden distress and diversify support networks for working-age cancer patients.
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