Dr Soumitra S Datta delves into a research study on adult attachment and its impact on help-seeking behaviour amongst ovarian cancer patients. It explores the evolution of attachment in humans, the role of attachment figures in developing coping mechanisms, and the influence of attachment patterns on psychopathology in adulthood. The study reveals a link between attachment anxiety, joint family status, and treatment delay, emphasising the need for considering social context and thorough patient examination.