Which of the following statements regarding distress experiences by cancer patients is most accurate?
A) Men usually experience more distress than do women.
B) The type of cancer most significantly affects the amount of distress experienced.
C) Those with active cancer experience more distress than do those in remission.
D) Those who are able to be active have more distress than do those with a reduced activity status.
Ans: C
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Women had more significant scores of distress than did men, particularly those who were younger than 65 years. Reduced activity status predicted increased distress, as did cancer in an active phase versus cancer in remission. No difference in distress scores emerged relative to the specific type of cancer.
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