Adolescents with Terminal Cancer: Making Good Use of Illusions.

Volume: 9, Issue: 6, Pages: 683 - 686
Published: Dec 10, 2020
Abstract
The terminal stage of disease in teenagers is extremely complex to manage. In this study, we share some stories of terminally ill adolescent patients who made use of illusion as a way to overcome their anguish in their final stages of illness. These experiences show how young patients can cope better with terminal illness by resorting to a nonrational and fictional dimension that can serve them as a psychological compromise, helping them...
Paper Details
Title
Adolescents with Terminal Cancer: Making Good Use of Illusions.
Published Date
Dec 10, 2020
Volume
9
Issue
6
Pages
683 - 686
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