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This study was designed to (1) explore the role of communication in family coping and (2) assess the impact of a weekend intervention designed to enhance communication in families experiencing cancer. Data were collected from 14 families participating in a weekend retreat program (The Massachusetts We Can Weekend). Those families who communicated frequently and used a variety of coping strategies reported less difficulty coping with cancer than did those who used fewer strategies. Although the findings are limited, they suggest that participating in interventions such as the We Can Weekend can enhance family members' ability to cope by increasing their use of communication and social support.
Katherine Walsh‐Burke (Tue,) studied this question.