The suffering of patients with incurable cancer is determined to a large degree by the
presence and intensity of the symptoms of their disease. Knowledge of symptom prevalence …

CONTEXT: Research about clusters of symptoms in oncology is an emerging field of study.
However, there is still conceptual confusion about clusters of symptoms and little agreement …

Introduction Healthcare professionals are vital in preparing people living with and beyond
cancer about the risks of chronic pain after cancer treatment. To do so, healthcare …

Objectives The objective was to map the experiences and needs of patients presenting with
symptoms of suspected cancer in the primary care interval (from when they first present to …

Six focus groups of 58 individuals (30 women and 28 men) were held in 3 Canadian cities to
help develop a survey instrument to be implemented nationally to identify cancer patients' …

Purpose Improvement in the quality of life of patients with cancer requires attention to
symptom burden across the continuum of care, with the use of patient-reported outcomes …

Context: The delineation of populations of cancer patients with complex symptoms can
inform the planning and delivery of supportive care services. Objectives: We explored the …

CONTEXT: Improving the effectiveness of cancer care delivery has become a major focus of
research. OBJECTIVES: This study assessed the uptake and impact of the Palliative Care …

Purpose Three-fourths of patients with advanced cancer are reported to suffer from pain. A
primary barrier to provision of adequate symptom treatment is failure to appreciate the …

Purpose Personalised information and support can be provided to cancer survivors using a
structured approach. Needs assessment tools such as the Holistic Needs Assessment …