Voices from the Field of Social Support
Meet the experts in cancer care and research who shared their expertise and knowledge with us.
How do scientists define social support? What is its role in health?
What is social support?
The breast cancer journey varies for each person, and over time.
Do needs for social support change?
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Is social support an alternative to medical care?
Some cultures openly share health challenges. Some are reserved.
What about cultural differences?
What is “helper's high?”
Is helping others good for me?
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Why didn’t my friend tell me they have cancer?
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How does cancer affect low-income patients?
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What happens when Mom gets cancer?
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Does social support only help breast cancer patients?
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Are there different kinds of social support?
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What is the biological mechanism of social support?
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How powerful is social support?