European Journal of Cancer
Volume 42, Issue 15 , Pages 2517-2523 , October 2006

The role of child abuse and age in vulnerability to emotional problems after surgery for breast cancer

  • Peter Salmon

      Affiliations

    • Division of Clinical Psychology, University of Liverpool, Whelan Building, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool L69 3GB, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Tel.: +44 151 794 5531; fax: +44 151 794 5537.
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  • Jonathan Hill

      Affiliations

    • Division of Psychiatry, University of Liverpool, Mulberry House, Alder Hey Hospital, Eaton Road, Liverpool L12 2AP, UK
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  • Rita Krespi

      Affiliations

    • Healthcare Department, HM Prison Wandsworth, P.O. Box 757, Heathfield Road, London SW18 3HS, UK
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  • Louise Clark

      Affiliations

    • Division of Clinical Psychology, University of Liverpool, Whelan Building, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool L69 3GB, UK
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  • Jean Fisher

      Affiliations

    • Breast Unit, Linda McCartney Centre, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool L7 8XP, UK
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  • Christopher Holcombe

      Affiliations

    • Breast Unit, Linda McCartney Centre, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool L7 8XP, UK

Received 1 February 2006 ,Revised 8 April 2006 ,Accepted 9 May 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejca.2006.05.024

European Journal of Cancer
Volume 42, Issue 15 , Pages 2517-2523 , October 2006

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