My mind is made up: Cancer concern and women's preferences for contralateral prophylactic mastectomy.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is among the most common and distressing side effects of cancer treatment. Different types of interventions, including physical activity (PA), psychosocial and mind-body interventions, have been shown to reduce CRF. We aimed to explore HCPs' practices and barriers to refer patient...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Martin E,Zingarello A,Di Meglio A,Baciarello G,Matias M,Charles C,Arvis J,Dumas A,Menvielle G,Vaz-Luis I

更新日期：2020-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Three different models are commonly used to provide palliative care services to cancer patients in Turkey: comprehensive palliative care center (CPCC), hospital inpatient services (HIS) and home healthcare (HHC). OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of three alternativ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Saygili M,Çelik Y

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fluconazole is recommended in the prophylaxis of oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC) in patients undergoing radiotherapy for head-neck tumours; however, the actual effectiveness of fluconazole in this setting remains unclear. Adult patients with cervico-cephalic carcinoma submitted to radical or adjuvant radiotherapy were...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Corvò R,Amichetti M,Ascarelli A,Arcangeli G,Buffoli A,Cellini N,Cionini L,De Renzis C,Emiliani E,Franchini P,Gabriele P,Gobitti C,Grillo Ruggieri F,Bertoni F,Magrini SM,Marmiroli L,Orsatti M,Panizza GM,Tordiglione M,

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to improve outcomes, identification of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) genes has become crucial in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The aim of the present study is to analyse time trends and frequency of testing, factors affecting testing as well as...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Ess SM,Herrmann C,Frick H,Krapf M,Cerny T,Jochum W,Früh M

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This prospective, longitudinal study explored changes in and modifiable factors associated with high self-perceived burden to others (SPB) among a convenience sample of 276 dyads of terminally ill Taiwanese cancer patients and their family caregivers over patients' last year of life. High SPB was evaluated by scores ≥...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Kuo SC,Chou WC,Hou MM,Wu CE,Shen WC,Wen FH,Tang ST

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This narrative review of the literature examines the issues influencing chemotherapy treatment of older patients with cancer. Increasing age is associated with physical, social and psychological changes, but the rate of change differs widely between people, such that chronological age is not a good determinant of fitn...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Johnson M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Gastroesophageal cancer has high mortality, and continuous assessment of patient-reported data is salient for optimisation of supportive care. We aimed to evaluate our multidisciplinary concept with respect to patient-reported variables. METHODS:At diagnosis and later during the treatment, three areas of pat...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Sundbom M,Ekfjord L,Willman M,Hedberg J,Randeniye S,Christensen M,Kildal M

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with various forms of cancer receiving blood and marrow transplant (BMT) treatment at an outpatient clinic develop chemotherapy-related symptoms and an increased desire to use complementary and alternative medicine in order to address these symptoms. Art-making offers an inexpensive way to pass time and relie...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Mische Lawson L,Cline J,French A,Ismael N

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims were to investigate whether: (A) doctors' ability to identify patients' worry about prognosis/wish for information about disease and treatment is related to doctors' self-efficacy with regard to communicating about difficult matters and patients' satisfaction with a consultation/hope to live a good life in sp...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Fröjd C,Von Essen L

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As part of a major study of the impact of childhood cancer on Chinese families, 17 families agreed to be interviewed after the death of their child from cancer. They convey what happens to the child's body after death and what remembrances the family has kept of their child's belongings. They share how they have adjus...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Martinson IM,Chang GQ,Liang YH

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preparing cancer patients and their families for chemotherapy treatment is difficult. The challenge lies in finding ways to promote self-care and improve their ability to recall instructions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of an educational video with regard to patients' ability to recall and rep...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Kinnane N,Thompson L

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This module discusses the diverse cultural needs of people affected by cancer and how those needs can be assessed and met. The UK experience with Black or Minority Ethnic (BME) communities will be used to explore the issues of awareness of and detection of cancer. ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Thompson R,Van Der Molen B

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the effect of an integrated yoga programme on chemotherapy-related nausea and emesis in early operable breast cancer outpatients. Sixty-two subjects were randomly allocated to receive yoga (n = 28) or supportive therapy intervention (n = 34) during the course of their chemotherapy. Both groups had ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Raghavendra RM,Nagarathna R,Nagendra HR,Gopinath KS,Srinath BS,Ravi BD,Patil S,Ramesh BS,Nalini R

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Palliative care is still often involved late in the disease trajectory. Recently, some studies have explored the barriers to early integration of PC in the hospital setting. Because palliative care home care (PHC) is organised differently compared with PC in a hospital setting, the identification of barriers...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Dhollander N,De Vleminck A,Deliens L,Van Belle S,Pardon K

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We aimed to compare frailty status between patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) and other solid malignancies. METHODS:Data collection was prospective, and the following were compared between cohorts at baseline: patient and tumour characteristics, Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), Groningen Frailty Indic...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Bras L,Driessen DAJJ,de Vries J,Festen S,van der Laan BFAM,van Leeuwen BL,de Bock GH,Halmos GB

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adverse events (AEs) of epidermal growth factor inhibitors (EGFRi) influence well-being with a risk to dose modifications (DMs). Hereby, clinical benefit of treatment might be affected. This retrospective cohort study was set up to gain insight into the suitability and added value of a patient-reported outcome measure...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Koldenhof JJ,Langenberg MHG,Witteveen PO,Teunissen SCCM

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

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

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

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This cross-sectional mixed methods survey explores healthcare professionals' perspective on their management of cancer patients' psychosocial concerns, and barriers to integrate the psychosocial approach in their work. An invitation for participation was sent to 4,965 inpatient and outpatient working professionals, of...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Schouten B,Bergs J,Vankrunkelsven P,Hellings J

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of cytotoxic drug extravasation remains contentious, with differing views on the most effective management strategy. With the increasing drive to provide effective, evidence-based healthcare, while ensuring the patient experience of the treatment provided plays a significant part in the development of clini...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Harrold K,Gould D,Drey N

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to gain insight in the views and experiences of oncology healthcare providers in Flanders, the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium, on caring for patients of non-Western descent. A qualitative research design with the constant comparative method was used. Data were collected through five focus gro...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： van Eechoud I,Grypdonck M,Leman J,Verhaeghe S

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although several studies have reported the impact of oesophagectomy on health-related quality of life (HRQOL), none has objectively assessed its impact on physical fitness. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of oesophagectomy on physical fitness and HRQOL in patients with oesophageal cancer. In this prospective s...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Tatematsu N,Hasegawa S,Tanaka E,Sakai Y,Tsuboyama T

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

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

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

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to examine the sensory descriptors used by women undergoing their first ever colposcopy examination as part of cervical cancer screening. Immediately following colposcopy, women were asked to provide detailed information about the sensory, affective, evaluative and intensity properties of the colposco...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Kola-Palmer S,Walsh JC,Rogers M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

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

authors： Rees S

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The House of Commons Select Committee on Science and Technology 2000 state that currently less than 5% of adult patients with solid tumours are entered into clinical trials. They recommend that increasing the number of adult cancer patients entering clinical trials must become a high priority. Health-care providers ne...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Kelly C,Ghazi F,Caldwell K

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Edinburgh Malawi Breast Cancer Project, a collaborative partnership project between the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) Oncology Unit, Blantyre, Malawi and the Edinburgh Cancer Centre, UK, was established in 2015. The principal objective of the project is to help to develop high quality multi-disciplinary ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Brown ER,Bartlett J,Chalulu K,Gadama L,Gorman D,Hayward L,Jere Y,Mpinganjira M,Noah P,Raphael M,Taylor F,Masamba L

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite advances in surgical treatments and the availability of more conservative treatment options, women treated for vulval cancer still experience significant complications such as urinary incontinence, lymphoedema, pruritus, sexual and intimacy issues. These issues can profoundly impact a woman's quality of life. ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Philp S,Mellon A,Barnett C,D'Abrew N,White K

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with lung cancer who undergo surgery may potentially be cured. The resulting pathological staging gives an indication of 5-year survival and whether further treatment is recommended. To date, there is little research evidence regarding the way potential recurrence is communicated to patients by staff. This qu...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Johnson M,Tod AM,Brummell S,Collins K

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Open learning is increasing in importance in nurse education. In this article the author considers open learning and discusses its use in palliative care education. Advantages and disadvantages of this learning method are considered and guidelines are offered to the teacher to assist them to evaluate existing learning...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Bassett CC

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Giant intrascrotal recurrent seminomas are rare in the surgical literature, probably due to widespread information about self-detection. A recent European study has reported a reduction in the primary tumour size at presentation. These findings are at variance with the situation in sub-Saharan Africa. We present a 32-...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Ugwumba FO,Nnabugwu I,Nnakenyi EF,Olusina DB,Ajuzieogu O

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00