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This work was supported in part by the American Cancer Society, Onondaga County Unit, Liverpool, New York. The author thanks Wendy Abrahams and Lois Schaffer who played key roles in administering this project. I also acknowledge Steven Cornelius, John Eckenrode, Charles McClintock, Harry Reis, Lawrence Williams, and anonymous reviewers for their comments on this research.
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Rose, J.H. Social support and cancer: Adult patients' desire for support from family, friends, and health professionals. Am J Commun Psychol 18, 439–464 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00938117
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