Dispositional optimism predicts survival status 1 year after diagnosis in head and neck cancer patients
PJ Allison, C Guichard, K Fung, L Gilain - Journal of clinical oncology, 2003 - ascopubs.org
Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the hypothesis that, independent of other
known prognostic factors, pessimistic head and neck (H&N) cancer patients have a greater …
known prognostic factors, pessimistic head and neck (H&N) cancer patients have a greater …
Cancer patients seeking a second surgical opinion: results of a study on motives, needs, and expectations
WAM Mellink, AMV Dulmen, T Wiggers… - Journal of clinical …, 2003 - ascopubs.org
Purpose: To explore the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of cancer patients
seeking a second-opinion consultation and to analyze their second opinion–related motives …
seeking a second-opinion consultation and to analyze their second opinion–related motives …
The relationship between cancer locus of control and complementary and alternative medicine use by women diagnosed with breast cancer
JW Henderson, RJ Donatelle - Psycho‐Oncology: Journal of …, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
Research has shown that perceptions of control influence health‐related behavior and
outcomes. This study explored the influence of the control constructs in the context of the …
outcomes. This study explored the influence of the control constructs in the context of the …
An information system to support the care for head and neck cancer patients
JL van den Brink, PW Moorman, MF de Boer… - Supportive care in …, 2003 - Springer
The potential of Information and communication technology (ICT) as a method to improve
care is widely acknowledged. However, before ICT can be used in a specific patient …
care is widely acknowledged. However, before ICT can be used in a specific patient …
Quality of life and late toxicities in head and neck cancer
MA List, J Stracks - Head and neck cancer, 2003 - Springer
Conclusion While the past fifteen years have shown many advances in the field of HNC QOL
research, there are still a number of continued challenges that command attention. Little …
research, there are still a number of continued challenges that command attention. Little …