Evaluating the prevalence of somatization symptoms in the family of cancer patients

Abstract The psychological well-being of family members caring for cancer patients impacts care and the health of both parties. This study examines somatization symptoms prevalence among families of breast, lung, and colorectal cancer patients. This cross-sectional study at Omid Hospital and Isfahan...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Mohammad Reza Sharbafchi, Fateme Naji, Soleyman Ghaderi, Mahboube Aghanouri, Zahra Barouti
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Subjects:	Psycho-oncology Somatization symptoms Relatives Family members Breast neoplasms Colon neoplasms
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-85474-5

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