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Cancer stigma as social burden faced by patients
The New York Times reports cancer stigma rivals the disease itself. Psychiatrists note fear of death prompts withdrawal by friends and relatives, with many hiding the illness through altered routines and reduced contact. A California study shows over half of patients experience social or emotional problems at work and in daily life.
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New York Times
New York
Rene C. Mastrovito
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute
New York City
Orville Kelly