Experiences and needs of people with haematological cancers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study.
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DOI: 10.1002/pon.5819
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Haematological cancer patients are particularly vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19. In addition to being immunocompromised, pandemic-related travel restrictions have impacted access to treatments and overseas stem cell donations for patients requiring transplantation. Given… read more here.
Keywords: haematological cancer; people haematological; cancer patients; access ... See more keywords
A national study of the unmet needs of support persons of haematological cancer survivors in rural and urban areas of Australia
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-017-4039-3
Abstract: PurposeThis study aimed to compare support persons of haematological cancer survivors living in rural and urban areas in regard to the type, prevalence and factors associated with reporting unmet needs.MethodsOne thousand and four (792 urban… read more here.
Keywords: rural urban; haematological cancer; unmet needs; support ... See more keywords
Do haematological cancer patients get the information they need about their cancer and its treatment? Results of a cross-sectional survey
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-018-4525-2
Abstract: PurposeTo explore the experiences of haematological cancer outpatients in obtaining information about their cancer and its treatment.MethodsA cross-sectional survey of adult haematological cancer outpatients was conducted. Participants completed two pen-and-paper questionnaires: the first examined demographics… read more here.
Keywords: cross sectional; information; haematological cancer; cancer treatment ... See more keywords
Fear of cancer recurrence in haematological cancer patients: exploring socio-demographic, psychological, existential and disease-related factors
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05434-9
Abstract: This study aims to explore the relation between the dimension of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) in haematological cancer patients relapse-free for at least 2 years and socio-demographic, related to the disease, psychological and existential… read more here.
Keywords: fear cancer; haematological cancer; cancer; cancer patients ... See more keywords
Haematological cancer: Feasible mutation-targeted therapy
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DOI: 10.1038/nrclinonc.2017.108
Abstract: Approximately one-third of patients with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) harbour mutations in FLT3, which encodes receptor-type tyrosine-protein kinase FLT3. Now, the therapeutic potential of the multikinase inhibitor midostaurin has been explored in this patient population… read more here.
Keywords: feasible mutation; mutation targeted; cancer feasible; targeted therapy ... See more keywords
Haematological cancer: Lenalidomide improves survival after ASCT
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DOI: 10.1038/nrclinonc.2017.135
Abstract: The outcomes of a phase II, single-arm study involving patients with microsatellite-unstable (MSI) metastatic colorectal cancer receiving treatment with nivolumab reveal high levels of effectiveness. In a heavily pretreated population, 23 patients (31% of the… read more here.
Keywords: survival asct; improves survival; haematological cancer; cancer ... See more keywords
Examining the levels of psychological support available to patients with haematological cancer in England: a mixed methods study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060106
Abstract: Objectives The psychological impact of a haematological malignancy is well documented. However, few studies have assessed the provision of psychological support to people with these diagnoses. This study explores the extent and nature of psychological… read more here.
Keywords: haematological cancer; health professionals; support; psychological support ... See more keywords