Maladaptive Coping during Primary Treatment for Non-Metastatic Breast Cancer Predicts Depressive Symptoms during Survivorship: The Role of Pain Interference

摘要

Background: Women treated for non-metastatic breast cancer (BCa) endorse persistent pain 6-12 months post-diagnosis. Many women believe their pain is beyond their control. Maladaptive coping to deal with BCa pain is common and may significantly impact daily functioning. We assessed maladaptive coping and pain interference after BCa treatment as predictors of long-term depressive symptoms. Methods: Stages 0-111 BCa patients (N =240) were recruited 2-12 weeks post-surgery. At study entry and 12 month follow-up, women completed the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) and Brief COPE.