Introduction to Illness Perceptions in Breast Cancer Illness perceptions, often referred to as illness representations, constitute the organized cognitive and emotional schemas that individuals construct about their health condition. These subjective beliefs are crucial determinants of how patients respond to symptoms, adhere to treatment protocols, and ultimately adjust to a chronic or life-threatening diagnosis such […]
Attitudes toward Cancer: An Overview The study of attitudes toward cancer constitutes a critical domain within health psychology and behavioral medicine, profoundly influencing prevention, screening adherence, treatment choices, and overall quality of life for patients and survivors. An attitude, in this context, is generally understood as a psychological tendency that is expressed by evaluating a […]