Psychosocial needs of people affected by cancer are not being adequately met due to the disruption in services caused by COVID-19, a new report in the journal Psycho-Oncology reports.
Aug 18, 2020
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Patients with cancer face a serious dilemma during the COVID-19 pandemic, as staying at home could increase their risk of cancer progression, while visiting the hospital for treatment could increase their risk of becoming ...
Jun 18, 2020
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(HealthDay)—Lung cancer patients who are given the opportunity to be informed of their diagnosis have a longer median survival time, according to a study published in the May issue of Psycho-Oncology.
May 27, 2020
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To recur means to take place again. It is a word that can generate positive feelings when used in connection with any number of events, such as a favorite social gathering or regular vacation spot.
May 13, 2020
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Many cancer survivors with high medical copayments experience financial toxicity, an economic side effect of cancer treatment.
May 6, 2020
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In a study of adults in China with lung cancer, patients who knew of their cancer diagnosis generally survived longer than those who did not.
Apr 8, 2020
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For women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, long-term endocrine therapy can greatly reduce the risk of recurrence. Many women, especially those in underserved populations, do not continue treatment, however. A ...
Feb 19, 2020
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(HealthDay)—Patients with breast or prostate cancer who are obese score higher in psychosocial problem-related distress than nonobese patients, according to a study recently published in Psycho-Oncology.
Nov 26, 2019
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The study published in Psycho-Oncology found that, in England, women from ethnic minority backgrounds were more likely to feel too embarrassed to talk to a GP (75-91%) than white women (8%). Being too scared that a symptom ...
Nov 12, 2019
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New research led by Western Sydney University has revealed that infertility—one of the most distressing long-term effects of cancer treatment—is often overlooked in advising patients about treatment, and in understanding ...
Oct 1, 2019
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