Patients' perception of chemotherapy side effects: Expectations, doctor-patient communication and impact on quality of life - An Italian survey.

Abstract:

:Chemotherapy side effects (CSE) have a strong impact on patients' quality of life (QOL). To assess patient perceptions of CSE, their impact on QOL and doctor-patient communication regarding these aspects, a survey was conducted among Italian cancer patients. Patients at least 18 years of age, who received chemotherapy, were administered a dedicated questionnaire to assess their point of view on five domains: expectations about CSE and impact on QOL; doctor-patient communication about CSE; treatments to reduce the impact of CSE; sexual life; family relationships/activities and employment. A total of 761 patients participated. CSE had a considerable impact on patient QOL. Nausea/vomiting was the most feared adverse effect before initiating chemotherapy and the one most commonly experienced during treatment. Patients generally reported good doctor-patient communication regarding information about CSE. In almost all cases, the oncologists prescribed an antiemetic treatment, but the incidence of nausea/vomiting was high. Cancer and CSE severely affected sexual life, daily activities and employment. CSE had a strong negative impact on QOL. Good doctor-patient communication is essential. Improving antiemetic strategies may improve QOL. Doctors' ability to inform patients about delicate issues, such as the impact of CSE on sexual life, needs to be improved.

authors

Lorusso D,Bria E,Costantini A,Di Maio M,Rosti G,Mancuso A

doi

10.1111/ecc.12618

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2017-03-01 00:00:00

issue

2

eissn

0961-5423

issn

1365-2354

journal_volume

26

pub_type

杂志文章
  • Perceptions of terminally ill patients and family members regarding home and hospice as places of care at the end of life.

    abstract::To enable demand-based palliative care, it is important to know the perceptions of terminally ill patients and their family members regarding home and hospice as places of care at the end of life. Eight women and five men suffering from cancer and with a life expectancy of 3 months or less were interviewed. In each ca...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/j.1365-2354.2010.01228.x

    authors: Luijkx KG,Schols JM

    更新日期:2011-09-01 00:00:00

  • Patients' preferences for video cassette recorded information: effect of age, sex and ethnic group.

    abstract::The emotional turmoil patients endure following a diagnosis of cancer can impair their ability to retain complex treatment-related information. Manoeuvres which increase the intensity of information have been shown to increase the amount retained. Providing details of treatment in a video format is one method of inten...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1046/j.1365-2354.1999.00123.x

    authors: Thomas R,Deary A,Kaminski E,Stockton D,De Zueew N

    更新日期:1999-06-01 00:00:00

  • Squamous carcinoma of the thyroid metastatic to the choroid: a report.

    abstract::Cancers metastatic to the eye are the most common intraocular malignancies. Breast, lung and gastrointestinal malignancies are the most common to the eye, with others forming a smaller group. This communication presents a very rare case of a choroidal secondary from a squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid. ...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1046/j.1365-2354.2001.00239.x

    authors: Puri P,Motwani N,Pande M

    更新日期:2001-03-01 00:00:00

  • Patients' and partners' views of care and treatment provided for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer in the UK.

    abstract:OBJECTIVE:Documentations of the experiences of patients with advanced prostate cancer and their partners are sparse. Views of care and treatment received for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) are presented here. METHODS:Structured interviews conducted within 14 days of a systemic therapy for mCRPC ...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/ecc.13140

    authors: Catt S,Matthews L,May S,Payne H,Mason M,Jenkins V

    更新日期:2019-11-01 00:00:00

  • Changing trends in the number of deaths from soft tissue sarcoma in Japan, 1955-2002.

    abstract::The incidence and number of deaths from soft tissue sarcoma (STS) have been reported to increase in many countries. However, those in Japan have not been analysed over a long span of time. The objective of this study was to analyse the changing trends in the number of deaths from STS in Japan. We analysed the annual t...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/j.1365-2354.2005.00640.x

    authors: Ohtsuka H,Nagamatsu S

    更新日期:2006-05-01 00:00:00

  • A qualitative exploration of the fear of recurrence among Taiwanese breast cancer survivors.

    abstract:OBJECTIVE:Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is the most commonly reported problem and unmet need among breast cancer survivors. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the experience of recurrence fears among Taiwanese breast cancer survivors. METHODS:Three focus groups were included in this study. A purposive ...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/ecc.13113

    authors: Lai WS,Shu BC,Hou WL

    更新日期:2019-09-01 00:00:00

  • Advanced cancer patients' attitudes towards, and experiences with, screening for somatic mutations in tumours: a qualitative study.

    abstract::Somatic mutations in key oncogenes in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and melanoma are important determinants of tumour sensitivity to targeted therapies. Molecular screening for these predictive biomarkers is routinely used to inform treatment decisions; however, little is known about how best to communicate testi...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/ecc.12600

    authors: Liang R,Meiser B,Smith S,Kasparian NA,Lewis CR,Chin M,Long GV,Ward R,Menzies AM,Harris-Wai JN,Kaur R

    更新日期:2017-11-01 00:00:00

  • A qualitative exploration of the meaning of the term "survivor" to young women living with a history of breast cancer.

    abstract::There has been a recent increase in research considering the perceptions of the term "cancer survivor" held by individuals who have or have had cancer. This article explores the meaning of the term to young women living with a history of breast cancer. Twenty women participated in semi-structured interviews about thei...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/ecc.12847

    authors: Rees S

    更新日期:2018-05-01 00:00:00

  • Patients' perceptions of transrectal prostate biopsy: a qualitative study.

    abstract::This study explored men's experiences of transrectal prostate biopsy. Fifty men who had had a prostate biopsy talked about the experience as part of an in-depth interview; 36 were interviewed in 2000 about all aspects of prostate cancer, and 14 in 2005 about their experience of prostate-specific antigen testing, subse...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/j.1365-2354.2006.00766.x

    authors: Chapple AB,Ziebland S,Brewster S,McPherson A

    更新日期:2007-05-01 00:00:00

  • If you build it, will they come? Evaluation of a co-located exercise clinic and cancer treatment centre using the RE-AIM framework.

    abstract:OBJECTIVE:Employ the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance framework to evaluate the effectiveness of a co-located exercise clinic model in increasing access to exercise for people undergoing cancer treatment in a private clinic in Western Australia. METHODS:This retrospective evaluation utilised...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/ecc.13251

    authors: Kennedy MA,Bayes S,Galvão DA,Singh F,Spry NA,Davis M,Chee R,Zissiadis Y,Hart NH,Taaffe DR,Newton RU

    更新日期:2020-07-01 00:00:00

  • Body image and its relationship with coping strategies: The views of Iranian breast cancer women following surgery.

    abstract:OBJECTIVE:Breast cancer treatments not only affect body image but also other aspects of women's lives. Women try to accept their appearance through coping strategies. This study aimed to determine the relationship between body image and coping strategies in women with breast cancer following surgery in southeast Iran. ...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/ecc.13191

    authors: Yamani Ardakani B,Tirgari B,Roudi Rashtabadi O

    更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00

  • Do we have predictors of therapy responsiveness for a multimodal therapy concept and aerobic training in breast cancer survivors with chronic cancer-related fatigue?

    abstract::Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a burdensome symptom for breast cancer (BC) patients. In this pilot study, we tested several questionnaires as predictors for treatment responsiveness, along with the implementation of a multimodal therapy concept consisting of sleep, psycho-education, eurythmy, painting therapy and sta...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/ecc.12278

    authors: Kröz M,Reif M,Zerm R,Winter K,Schad F,Gutenbrunner C,Girke M,Bartsch C

    更新日期:2015-09-01 00:00:00

  • Changing current practice in urological cancer care: Providing better information, advice and related support on work engagement.

    abstract::There is a growing body of evidence on the importance of work following a diagnosis of cancer and the need to provide better information, advice and related support to patients on work engagement. The aim of this study was to better understand the nature of those needs and to identify better ways to meet these for tho...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/ecc.12756

    authors: MacLennan SJ,Murdoch SE,Cox T

    更新日期:2017-09-01 00:00:00

  • Palliative nursing care in Spain.

    abstract::This paper describes the practice of palliative nursing care in Spain. The management of palliative hospital and home care is presented. Nursing roles in the multidimentional aspects (physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual) of patient and family care are provided. Nursing participation in informing an...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1046/j.1365-2354.2001.00289.x

    authors: Zabalegui A

    更新日期:2001-12-01 00:00:00

  • Sleep quality, fatigue and physical activity following a cancer diagnosis.

    abstract::Research on physical activity for cancer survivors suggests a relationship with improved quality of life. The aim of this study was to explore if there was also a relationship of physical activity with sleep difficulties and fatigue, common effects of cancer and its treatments. Recruitment was by posters and flyers in...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/j.1365-2354.2009.01126.x

    authors: Humpel N,Iverson DC

    更新日期:2010-11-01 00:00:00

  • Adult-related haematopoietic stem cell donor experiences and the provision of information and psychosocial support: A systematic literature review.

    abstract::For blood cancer patients, haematopoietic stem cells (HSC) donated by a relative can be lifesaving. However, related donors can face significant physical and psychosocial challenges. As the demand for adult-related HSC donors is increasing, it is important to review our understanding of adult-related HSC donors' need ...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/ecc.12932

    authors: Zomerdijk N,Turner JM,Hill GR

    更新日期:2019-05-01 00:00:00

  • Reports of information and support needs of daughters and sisters of women with breast cancer.

    abstract::The aim of this study was to describe the information and support needs of women who have primary relatives with breast cancer. The Information and Support Needs Questionnaire (ISNQ) was developed and revised from previous qualitative and pilot studies. The ISNQ addressed concepts of the importance of, and the degree ...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1046/j.1365-2354.2003.00330.x

    authors: Chalmers K,Marles S,Tataryn D,Scott-Findlay S,Serfas K

    更新日期:2003-03-01 00:00:00

  • Undergoing head and neck cancer surgery: A grounded theory.

    abstract::Surgery is the treatment of choice in most head and neck cancers. Very often, the surgery is radical with high impact on the psychosocial, functional and aesthetic fields. The aim of this study is to gain a deeper understanding of the patient's, clinician's and key informant's point of view when surgery is proposed, t...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究

    doi:10.1111/ecc.13062

    authors: Losi E,Guberti M,Ghirotto L,Di Leo S,Bassi MC,Costi S

    更新日期:2019-07-01 00:00:00

  • Chronic therapy with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and survival in newly diagnosed cancer patients.

    abstract::Depression might be associated with shorter disease specific survival. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) were previously reported to increase the risk of certain malignancies. We aimed to evaluate the impact of SSRIs on cancer mortality. Five retrospective cohort studies were conducted in a UK population...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/ecc.12666

    authors: Boursi B,Lurie I,Haynes K,Mamtani R,Yang YX

    更新日期:2018-01-01 00:00:00

  • The economic burden of cancer in Korea in 2002.

    abstract::Cancer is the leading cause of death and one of the most significant healthcare expenses in Korea. The purpose of this study was to estimate the economic burden of cancer on Korean society. We studied the medical, non-medical, morbidity and mortality costs related to cancer treatment, lost productivity and premature d...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/j.1365-2354.2007.00818.x

    authors: Kim SG,Hahm MI,Choi KS,Seung NY,Shin HR,Park EC

    更新日期:2008-03-01 00:00:00

  • What is it like living with the diagnosis of cancer?

    abstract::This article discusses in-depth interviews of 12 persons, who had been diagnosed for cancer from 6 months to 3 years earlier, concerning what it is like to live with the diagnosis of cancer. The persons interviewed were aged 43-70 years, and 11 of the 12 had received successful radical treatment; one patient was treat...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/j.1365-2354.2004.00442.x

    authors: Saegrov S,Halding AG

    更新日期:2004-05-01 00:00:00

  • Comparison of breast and rectal cancer patients' quality of life: results of a four year prospective field study.

    abstract::This paper compares quality of life in breast and rectal cancer patients. The Munich Cancer Registry records clinical details of all cancer patients in the region. Over a 2-year period, cooperating clinicians recruited patients who were sent quality of life questionnaires, including the European Organization for Resea...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1046/j.1365-2354.2003.00414.x

    authors: Engel J,Kerr J,Schlesinger-Raab A,Eckel R,Sauer H,Hölzel D

    更新日期:2003-09-01 00:00:00

  • Needs of adolescents and young adults after cancer treatment: a systematic review.

    abstract::The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature on the needs of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) who have survived cancer. PRISMA recommendations for systematic reviews were followed, and the quality of the studies reviewed was also assessed with a specific checklist. The following databa...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/ecc.12558

    authors: Galán S,de la Vega R,Miró J

    更新日期:2018-11-01 00:00:00

  • High-dose mitoxantrone in acute leukaemia: New York Medical College experience.

    abstract::Based on promising preclinical data, a progressive series of evaluations of the use of high-dose mitoxantrone-based chemotherapy was initiated in acute leukaemia patients. A preliminary phase I study demonstrated that up to 80 mg/m2 of mitoxantrone in combination with cytarabine 3 g/m2 daily for 5 days could be given ...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验,评审

    doi:10.1111/j.1365-2354.1997.tb00322.x

    authors: Feldman EJ

    更新日期:1997-12-01 00:00:00

  • Presentation and outcome of 93 cases of craniopharyngioma.

    abstract::We studied a series of 93 patients diagnosed with craniopharyngioma during a 15-year period with respect to presenting symptom, clinical course and management. The majority (62%) of patients were men, and had presented with neurological symptoms (75%), with headaches (82%) being the most common presenting symptom. The...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/j.1365-2354.2003.00433.x

    authors: Larijani B,Bastanhagh MH,Pajouhi M,Kargar Shadab F,Vasigh A,Aghakhani S

    更新日期:2004-03-01 00:00:00

  • Investigating the role of psychological flexibility, masculine self-esteem and stoicism as predictors of psychological distress and quality of life in men living with prostate cancer.

    abstract:OBJECTIVE:This study examined the predictive power of psychological flexibility, masculine self-esteem and stoicism in influencing psychological distress and quality of life in men diagnosed with prostate cancer. It explores relationships between these theorised predictors and prostate cancer physical symptoms, an esta...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/ecc.13097

    authors: McAteer G,Gillanders D

    更新日期:2019-07-01 00:00:00

  • The association of cigarette smoking and anxiety, depression and fears of recurrence in patients following treatment of oral and oropharyngeal malignancy.

    abstract::Psychological factors, including distress and fears of recurrence, may be implicated in explaining why head and neck oncology patients continue or refrain from smoking. The aim was to determine the role of psychological factors in understanding smoking behaviour in a consecutive group of cancer patients attending a Re...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/j.1365-2354.2004.00479.x

    authors: Humphris GM,Rogers SN

    更新日期:2004-09-01 00:00:00

  • New strategies for the management of malignant ascites.

    abstract::Intractable malignant ascites accounts for 6% of all hospice admissions. The onset of malignant ascites indicates a poor prognosis, hence minimal supportive therapy is indicated. This paper examines the method of control for malignant ascites presently available to patients, examines their limitations and proposes new...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1111/j.1365-2354.1995.tb00090.x

    authors: Preston N

    更新日期:1995-12-01 00:00:00

  • Disrupted biographies and balancing identities: A qualitative study of cancer patients' communication with healthcare professionals about dependent children.

    abstract:OBJECTIVE:About 14% of cancer patients live with dependent children. Healthcare professionals are well placed to help patients support their children as part of a patient-centred practice. Children tend to appreciate open communication during the course of illness, but patients often find this difficult. However, resea...

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/ecc.12991

    authors: Dencker A,Murray SA,Mason B,Rix BA,Bøge P,Tjørnhøj-Thomsen T

    更新日期:2019-03-01 00:00:00

  • Evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) monitoring in primary care after discharge from hospital-based follow-up following prostate cancer treatment.

    abstract:OBJECTIVE:To examine follow-up procedures after men are discharged into primary care following prostate cancer and highlight any areas for service improvement. METHODS:Patient record data from two Greater Manchester boroughs were retrieved retrospectively to investigate discharge instructions and monitoring adherence....

    journal_title:European journal of cancer care

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/ecc.13389

    authors: Johnson H,Taylor S,Peat S,Booker J,Yorke J

    更新日期:2020-12-18 00:00:00