Severe mental illness in cancer is associated with disparities in psycho-oncological support.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.currproblcancer.2022.100849
Abstract: Patients with both cancer and a severe mental illness (SMI) have a higher risk of advanced stage cancer at diagnosis and poorer survival in comparison to individuals with cancer alone. The present study explores if… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; oncological support; severe mental; psycho oncological ... See more keywords
Screening and Psycho-Oncological Support for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer and Brain Malignancies Before Radiotherapy With Mask Fixation: Results of a Feasibility Study
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.760024
Abstract: This single-center, single-arm trial investigates the feasibility of a psycho-oncological care program, which aims to reduce psychological distress and improve compliance with radiotherapy with mask fixation in patients with head and neck cancer or brain… read more here.
Keywords: oncological support; psycho oncological; radiotherapy mask; feasibility ... See more keywords