The relationship between social support and quality of life in Iranian clients with Cancer

Introduction: Regarding the prevalence and incidence of cancer has been increased, it is important to conduct studies that are better suited to this chronic and stressful disease. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between social support and quality of life in cancer patients.  Method: A simple random sampling method was used in this descriptive- sectional study that was conducted in 2018. Data were collected using demographic questionnaire, FACT_G for assessing quality of life questionnaire and MPSS questionnaire in order to measure social support. Results: The mean and standard deviation of the patients presented in the study was 49.65±14.93. The results showed that social support had a significant relationship with physical (B = - 0.16), psychological (B = - 0.13), social (B = 0.29) and functional dimensions (B = 0.21) of quality of life.   Conclusion: Patients need the support of healthcare system, family, and their relatives. Social support provided by family and friends is an important factor in influencing the quality of life of cancer patients. As a result, this process will make the cancer patients better adapted.