Background It is essential to adjust oncological treatment to medical procedures but also to
the expectations of patients themselves. Expectations of patients may depend on the way of …

Objective Radiation oncology consultations involve explanation of complex technical
concepts using medical jargon. This study aimed to: analyse types and frequency of medical …

Purpose To our knowledge, no study has specifically assessed the time course of anxiety
during radiotherapy (RT). The objective of this study was to assess anxiety time courses in …

Objective Cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality in the world and also causes
morbidity and deterioration in the mental health of patients and their caregivers. The most …

PURPOSE: Oncology patients may respond to radiation treatment with anxiety expressed as
stress, fear, depression, and frustration. This study aimed to investigate effects of music …

Objective Although cancer care guidelines recommend screening for distress among cancer
patients and offering psychological support when indicated, many patients decline offers of …

Objective Radiation therapy (RT) is a cornerstone for management of pediatric cancer. For
younger patients, unintended radiation to critical organs is a concern and children need to …

Aim: To describe the development of the content and pilot testing of a radiation therapist‐led
educational intervention for breast cancer patients about to commence radiotherapy. Pilot …

Breast cancer radiotherapy can be an emotionally difficult experience. Despite this, few
studies have examined the effectiveness of psychological interventions to reduce negative …

Preserving the best possible quality of life for cancer patients and their families has become
a major goal in cancer care. However, the cumulative effect of stressors related to cancer …