Frailty in patients with acute myeloid leukaemia, conceptual misapprehension of chronological age
In haematology practice, patients with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) are generally assessed for frailty only if they are older and not able to tolerate intensive and remission targeted treatments. We aimed to focus on frailty in patients with AML, in all ages and aimed to evaluate its role and practicality in daily routine. Data of patients diagnosed and treated for AML between 2006 and 2016 are recorded and assessed for their survival predictivity. One hundred and ninety‐seven patients were <65 years of age and 175 were ≥65. Majority of the younger patients showed ECOG 2 performance (119, 60.4%). Combined with ECO...
Source: European Journal of Cancer Care - January 16, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: E.G. Umit, M. Baysal, A.M. Demir Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Exploring knowledge, attitudes and experience of genitourinary symptoms in women with early breast cancer on adjuvant endocrine therapy
Clinical trials of adjuvant endocrine therapy in women with early breast cancer have consistently reported that genitourinary symptoms are common. However, little is known about women's experiences of genitourinary symptoms, their views about the symptoms and how they impact on their lives. The aim of this study was to explore knowledge, attitudes and experiences of genitourinary symptoms among women receiving adjuvant endocrine therapy for early breast cancer. Thirty‐two semi‐structured interviews were conducted and subjected to a rigorous qualitative analysis. Genitourinary symptoms were commonly reported to negative...
Source: European Journal of Cancer Care - January 16, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: M. Sousa, M. Peate, C. Lewis, S. Jarvis, A. Willis, M. Hickey, M. Friedlander Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Underestimated caregiver burden by cancer patients and its association with quality of life, depression and anxiety among caregivers
European Journal of Cancer Care,Volume 27, Issue 2, March 2018. (Source: European Journal of Cancer Care)
Source: European Journal of Cancer Care - January 15, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Predicting hypertension among Korean cancer survivors: A nationwide population ‐based study
European Journal of Cancer Care,Volume 27, Issue 2, March 2018. (Source: European Journal of Cancer Care)
Source: European Journal of Cancer Care - January 15, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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European Journal of Cancer Care, Ahead of Print. (Source: European Journal of Cancer Care)
Source: European Journal of Cancer Care - January 15, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Underestimated caregiver burden by cancer patients and its association with quality of life, depression and anxiety among caregivers
This study examined how patients with cancer estimate caregiver burden (CB) and the association between their underestimation of CB and their caregivers' self‐ratings of their quality of life (CQOLC‐K; Korean version of the Caregiver Quality of Life Index‐Cancer), depression and anxiety (Korean version of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale). Participants consisted of 990 patient‐caregiver dyads recruited from a nationwide cross‐sectional survey conducted in South Korea. Medical baseline data were retrieved from the hospital information systems of the participating centres. The patients with cancer who unde...
Source: European Journal of Cancer Care - January 15, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: J.Y. Shin, J. ‐W. Lim, D.W. Shin, S.Y. Kim, H.‐K. Yang, J. Cho, A. Jeong, D. Jo, C.‐Y. Yim, K. Park, J.‐H. Park Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Acupuncture in hospice settings: A qualitative exploration of patients ’ experiences
European Journal of Cancer Care,Volume 27, Issue 2, March 2018. (Source: European Journal of Cancer Care)
Source: European Journal of Cancer Care - January 11, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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European Journal of Cancer Care, Ahead of Print. (Source: European Journal of Cancer Care)
Source: European Journal of Cancer Care - January 11, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
The effectiveness of a saline mouth rinse regimen and education programme on radiation ‐induced oral mucositis and quality of life in oral cavity cancer patients: A randomised controlled trial
European Journal of Cancer Care,Volume 27, Issue 2, March 2018. (Source: European Journal of Cancer Care)
Source: European Journal of Cancer Care - January 9, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Unmet supportive care needs, health status and minimum costs in survivors of malignant melanoma
European Journal of Cancer Care,Volume 27, Issue 2, March 2018. (Source: European Journal of Cancer Care)
Source: European Journal of Cancer Care - January 9, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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European Journal of Cancer Care, Ahead of Print. (Source: European Journal of Cancer Care)
Source: European Journal of Cancer Care - January 9, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Unmet supportive care needs, health status and minimum costs in survivors of malignant melanoma
We explored the relationship between unmet care needs, health status, health utility and costs in people treated for melanoma via a cross‐sectional follow‐up survey (N = 455) 3 months to 5 years after complete resection of stage I–III cutaneous malignant melanoma. 51% (n = 232) had unmet care needs. This group had higher mean resource use, estimated conservatively (£28 vs. £10 per person) and worse overall health. Mean health‐related utility index (AQoL6D) was 0.763 (95% CI 0.74; 0.79) in those with self‐reported unmet need vs. 0.903 (0.89; 0.92) in those with no unmet need. Melanoma survivors with unmet ...
Source: European Journal of Cancer Care - January 9, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: L.M. Davies, K.P. Hayhurst, P. Lorigan, A. Molassiotis Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
