New strategies for the management of malignant ascites.

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：: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

authors： Galán S,de la Vega R,Miró J

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous reports on the patient perspective of daily life during a 1-year high-grade glioma (HGG) trajectory from the time of diagnosis are sparse. The aim of this longitudinal mixed methods study is to identify the specific needs and preferences for rehabilitation and supportive care and how it links with physical ac...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Piil K,Jakobsen J,Christensen KB,Juhler M,Guetterman TC,Fetters MD,Jarden M

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted to explore the interrelationships among caregiver burden, emotional status and quality of life (QoL) in caregivers of lung cancer patients, and to identify whether caregiver burden and health status are associated with patient emotional status and QoL. Forty-three dyads of lung cancer patients...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Tan JY,Molassiotis A,Lloyd-Williams M,Yorke J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Threatening nature of childhood cancer and the aggressiveness of prescribed treatments place enormous stress on the family of children suffering from cancer. This study was conducted to better understand the lived experiences of parents of children suffering from cancer and to document their account of such experience...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Taleghani F,Fathizadeh N,Naseri N

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer care is complex, and made more so by multimorbidity and ageing. Multimorbidity affects all stages of cancer care from prevention and early detection through to end of life care. The effectiveness of cancer treatments in multimorbid patients may not be understood, as many conditions common in older people may be...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Mazza D,Mitchell G

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Haematogenous lung metastases are usually considered a sign of widespread metastatic disease. However, in most primary cancers, the first filter for distant tumours are the lungs. In some patients, the metastatic process may stop at the lungs. In these selected patients, there are studies that have shown the benefits ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Ríos A,Galindo PJ,Torres J,Roca MJ,Robles R,Luján JA,Parrilla P

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing numbers of cancer survivors and the tradition of long-term follow-up in the outpatient clinic has resulted in overcrowded oncology clinics and long waiting times. Little is known about patients' perceptions of their clinic attendance. This survey of 252 oncology patients investigated patients' satisfaction ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Thomas S,Glynne-Jones R,Chait I

更新日期：1997-03-01 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：:This article reports on a study exploring the challenges and complexities of caring for a child with cancer no longer responding to curative therapy. The difficulties that health professionals face when initiating and providing palliative care to children with cancer is largely unexplored. A greater understanding of t...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： De Graves S,Aranda S

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aims to describe the experiences of nurses caring for cancer patients in non-specialist wards. The study was conducted in a large (420 beds) and small (32 beds) hospital in an area health service with urban and rural populations in the west of Sydney. A qualitative descriptive approach was utilized to colle...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Mohan S,Wilkes LM,Ogunsiji O,Walker A

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Delays in the diagnosis of cancer are common, and they are attributed to both patient and healthcare system factors. Minimizing such delays and improving early detection rates is a key goal of the new cancer reform strategy in England, in light of recent data showing that survival rates in the UK are low. The aim of t...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Molassiotis A,Wilson B,Brunton L,Chandler C

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) is an emerging method to assess an individual's current thoughts, affect, behaviour, physical states and contextual factors as they occur in real-time and in their natural environment. Whereas EMA is frequently used in mental health, little is known about the added val...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Kampshoff CS,Verdonck-de Leeuw IM,van Oijen MG,Sprangers MA,Buffart LM

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Haematological cancers are becoming more prevalent, however, survival is also increasing. Many survivors are faced with psychosocial issues after treatment ends, and they may not receive the support they need. This review aims to examine peer reviewed literature reporting psychosocial distress faced by haematological ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Raphael D,Frey R,Gott M

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD), also known as sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy, is a benign self-limiting disorder of unknown aetiology, which is frequently mistaken for lymphoma. There is no consensus as to the proper management of this disorder. In the past, potentially harmful treatments, such as antin...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Ocheni S,Ibegbulam OG,Okafor OC,Raveenthiran V,Nzegwu MA

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper examines the relationship between medical professionals and parents of young adults who are being treated by them for cancer. This study aims to discover what practices and procedures make the cancer journey easier or more difficult to manage for parents in the medical setting. Many studies of carers focus ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Grinyer A

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE/BACKGROUND:Discussion of treatment goals between oncologists and patients is challenging. Patients frequently misunderstand goals of therapy. There are several methods to document goals of chemotherapy, however, and are frequently not incorporated into patient charts. METHODS/DESIGN:Cancer patients receiving...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Monga V,Maliske SM,Kaleem H,Mott SL,K D Zamba G,Milhem M

更新日期：2019-03-01 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：:Although it is quite rare, second primary neoplasms in cancer patients may present with the signs and symptoms of malignant spinal cord compression. Primary spinal cord tumours in the cancer patients may be deceptive and considered as the recurrent first cancer. Therefore, it should be precisely differentiated and app...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Mohammadianpanah M,Vasei M,Mosalaei A,Omidvari S,Ahmadloo N

更新日期：2006-12-01 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：: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：:The aim was to explore what expectations patients have concerning the recovery period after completed curative cancer treatment and the degree to which these expectations were realized slightly more than 1 year later. A purposeful sample of 16 patients was selected from a larger study and those patients were interview...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Winterling J,Sidenvall B,Glimelius B,Nordin K

更新日期：2009-11-01 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：: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：:The first generation of Turkish and Northwest African immigrants in Belgium are ageing and at risk for developing cancer. Relatives play an important role and provide both emotional and practical care, including mental support and acting as a contact person and/or a translator for improving access to healthcare, as mo...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： van Eechoud I,Grypdonck M,Leman J,Van Den Noortgate N,Deveugele M,Verhaeghe S

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

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

authors： Zomerdijk N,Turner JM,Hill GR

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the use of methadone in patients with cancer pain who fail to respond to increasing doses of other opioids or experience intolerable side-effects from them. METHOD:Inpatients of a specialist palliative care unit were titrated onto oral methadone. The dose was calculated as 10% of the previous morphine eq...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Scholes CF,Gonty N,Trotman IF

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

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

authors： Humpel N,Iverson DC

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the content covered by radiation therapists (RTs) during education sessions; the frequency and types of questions asked by patients; and the relationship between patient characteristics and the number of questions asked. Fifty-eight education sessions were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. A...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Schnitzler L,Smith SK,Shepherd HL,Shaw JM,Dong S,Turner RM,Sørensen K,Dhillon HM

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The issues surrounding nurses and their use of research are many and complex. Experience in a newly developing area of nursing--the management of lymphodema--has revealed three key reasons why nurses do not, on the whole, use the research process to answer clinical problems or use the results of research to change cli...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Badger C

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00