Abstract
This study described the long-term adjustment of 42 ovarian cancer
survivors diagnosed with advanced-stage disease with no evidence of
recurrence, a mean of 6.1 years postdiagnosis. 64% of survivors' mental
health was at or above the norm of medical outpatients (Mental Health
Inventory-17). No patients reported post-traumatic stress disorder at a
diagnosable level (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Checklist-Civilian). The majority of survivors (>/= 75%) reported a
positive impact of cancer on their lives (Impact of Cancer Scale) and
excellent social support (Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey).
However, a subset of survivors reported needing more help than was
received regarding emotional problems (28.9%).
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