Longitudinal findings show death anxiety is stable in advanced cancer patients, suggesting the need for relational care strategies.
The prevalence of death anxiety does not change in the last year of life and is associated with several psychosocial factors. These findings underscore the value of open communication and care approaches that strengthen adaptive coping and address the relational aspects of distress.
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