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March 14, 2026Journal of Nippon Medical School0 citationsOpen Access

Unexpressed Support Needs and Social Distress in Working-Age Cancer Survivors: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Japan

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KHKazuho HisamuraMKMai KimuraYMYoshiharu Motoo

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore the unexpressed support needs and levels of social distress in working-age cancer survivors in Japan.
  • Conducted a web-based cross-sectional survey
  • Targeted working-age cancer survivors in Japan
  • Analyzed responses regarding support needs and social distress levels.
  • Many participants reported high levels of social distress
  • Support from non-family sources was crucial for addressing unmet needs
  • Identified the necessity for proactive psychosocial interventions.

Abstract

Many working-age cancer patients in Japan experience significant social distress but do not voice their support needs, particularly regarding sensitive topics. Support from non-family sources plays a key role in addressing unmet and unexpressed needs. These findings highlight the importance of multidisciplinary psychosocial care and proactive efforts to identify hidden distress and diversify support networks for working-age cancer patients.

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Hisamura et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4fa6fb39f7826a300b351https://doi.org/10.1272/jnms.jnms.2026_93-110
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