Objective To provide an updated synthesis of the literature that investigates the self-reported
information needs of people diagnosed with cancer across the cancer continuum. Methods …

Objective To summarize the psychosocial experience of women with breast cancer from a
lifespan perspective by examining the findings of qualitative studies. Methods A meta …

OBJECTIVE: Cancer patients' information needs about disease, diagnostic tests, treatments,
physical care, and psychosocial resources during treatment are examined. METHODS …

Objective Quality of breaking bad news can seriously affect the course of disease. A
frequently applied guideline is the SPIKES-Protocol that have been designed from the …

Importance Information regarding treatment options and prognosis is essential for patient
decision making. Patient perception of physicians as being less compassionate when they …

Abstract Information-sharing is an integral part of cancer care. Several studies have
examined the information needs of patients with various types of cancer. However, the …

Following a cancer diagnosis, patients must cope with numerous physical, emotional, and
practical challenges. While health information exists to help patients learn how to manage …

Whilst survival rates for childhood cancer have improved dramatically over the past three
decades, it is still a devastating diagnosis for family members and an illness which severely …

Despite health care providers' best efforts, many cancer survivors have unmet informational
and support needs. As a result, cancer survivors often have to meet these needs …

The survival rates for patients living with cancer are increasing, due to recent advances in
detection, prevention and treatment. It has been estimated that there were 28 million cancer …