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Distress, fatigue and insomnia major issues for cancer survivors
COSA 2016: Researchers presenting at the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) and Australia and…
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Quality of life or overall survival as a priority for lung cancer patients?
Results from a survey analysing the prescribing behaviour of 500 European physicians treating patients with…
We need more support systems for people who want to work during and after cancer treatment
Bogda Koczwara, Flinders University Work is good for your health. Not only because it provides…
Life interrupted: young people need help moving forward after cancer
By Pandora Patterson, University of Sydney. Around 1,000 teens and young Australian adults are diagnosed with…
New Online Intervention Improves Cognitive Problems in Cancer Survivors
Study participants also report lower levels of anxiety, depression and fatigue A new study led…
Parents of children with cancer value sequencing results, even if non-actionable
Parents of children newly diagnosed with cancer value the results of whole exome sequencing for…
Psychological intervention tackles fear of melanoma recurrence
A new psychological intervention has been shown to significantly reduce melanoma survivors’ fear of their…
ESMO 2016: Financial difficulties linked to worse outcomes from cancer treatment
Financial difficulties can significantly impact a cancer patient’s quality of life during treatment and may…
Immediate breast reconstruction reduces psychological impact of mastectomy
Immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) can avoid some of the psychological effects of undergoing mastectomy for…
Ovarian removal to prevent ovarian cancer should not be an option for premenopausal women, research finds
The controversial practice of ovary removal in premenopausal women to prevent ovarian cancer should be…