Objectives Many cancer patients experience high levels of anxiety and concern during
radiotherapy, often with long-lasting effects on their well-being. This systematic review aims …

Background and purpose The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of a 38-h
communication skills training program designed for multidisciplinary radiotherapy teams …

Goals of work: Communication between patients and oncology clinicians is a key element of
cancer care. Emotionally charged consultations may trigger clinicians' defense mechanisms …

Up to 49% of patients attending radiation therapy appointments may experience anxiety and
distress. Anxiety is heightened during the first few visits to radiation oncology. Radiation …

Background Communication between health care provider and patients in oncology
presents challenges. Communication skills training have been frequently developed to …

Background and purpose Optimizing communication between radiotherapy team members
and patients and between colleagues requires training. This study applies a randomized …

Introduction Patients sometimes present for radiation therapy with high levels of anxiety.
Communication skills training may assist radiation therapists to conduct more effective …

Background and purpose Patients may experience clinically relevant anxiety at their first
radiotherapy (RT) sessions. To date, studies have not investigated during/around the RT …

Purpose Patients receiving radiation therapy are subject to high anxiety levels. Radiation
Therapists (RTs) are uniquely positioned to support patients as they progress through …

Purpose: Psychological morbidity in cancer patients is common, but often undetected and
untreated. We developed a communication skills training (CST) program targeting this issue …