Context If access to effective palliative care is to extend beyond cancer patients, an
understanding of the comparative prevalence of palliative care problems among cancer and …

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 …

Purpose Patients with gliomas often experience cognitive deficits, including problems with
attention and memory. This randomized, controlled trial evaluated the effects of a …

At present, no definite conclusions can be drawn about the real extent of the pain suffered by
cancer patients. A population-based study was conducted to obtain reliable information …

Haematological malignancies are complex diseases, affecting the entire age spectrum, and
having marked differences in presentation, treatment, progression and outcome. Patients …

CONTEXT: Pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbance commonly co-occur in patients receiving
treatment for advanced cancer. OBJECTIVES: A pilot randomized controlled trial was …

Background The assessment of patients' needs for care is a critical step in achieving patient-
centred cancer care. Tools can be used to assess needs and inform care planning. This …

Purpose Although there is increasing advocacy for timely symptom control in patients with
cancer, few studies have assessed outpatient palliative care clinics. This study assessed …

The diagnosis and management of high-grade glioma has profound effects on patients and
their families. Guidance issued by the UK National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence …

Goals of work It has been observed that certain cancer symptoms frequently occur together.
Prior research on symptom patterns has focused mainly on inpatients, early stage cancers …