Purpose Psychosocial distress is common among cancer patients in general, but those
undergoing radiotherapy may face specific challenges. Therefore, we investigated the …

Background Radiotherapy is one of the major methods for treating cancer, but many patients
undergoing radiotherapy have deep concerns about receiving radiation treatment. This …

Objective: This analysis sought to determine whether patient self‐report measures were
associated with disruption to radiation therapy sessions due to anxiety among cancer …

Previous studies of head and neck cancer patients going through radiation treatment have
shown the treatment causes great physical as well as psychosocial problems. Although …

Clinical placement experience is an important component of medical radiation science
(MRS) education, equipping students to safely transition into complex healthcare …

Background Cancer patients under psychological distress have reduced compliance with
treatment and prolonged hospitalizations. Identifying cancer patients who may be more …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Empirical investigations examining the need for
psychotherapeutic treatment of inpatients in radiooncology departments are rare. We …

Purpose The objective of this study was to examine the likely presence of, and factors
associated with, anxiety, depression and overall psychological distress in cancer outpatients …

Background: In the framework of a prospective longitudinal study, the quality of life (QoL)
and support requirements of patients from a university hospital department of radiotherapy …

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify the incidence of anxiety and distress among
patients requiring immobilization during radiation therapy to the head and neck region; then …