Isolation post-cancer diagnosis can lead to despair; community support is crucial for emotional well-being. Joining cancer support groups can be challenging but offers transformative friendships and ...

Distress and isolation frequently affect individuals with cancer and oncology care providers. Both oncology care teams and patient communities play a crucial role in offering support during ...

* Loneliness raises risk of death by 34 percent among cancer patients * Social isolation linked to an 11 percent increase in cancer-specific mortality * Emotional and //physical toll of cancer may ...

Findings seen for both cancer-specific and all-cause mortality. (HealthDay News) — Loneliness and social isolation may be associated with increased mortality in patients with cancer, according to a ...