OBJECTIVE: to examine the evidence in relation to advanced maternal age (35–39 years),
physiological risk and adverse perinatal outcome (stillbirth, low birth weight, preterm birth) in …

Background Breast cancer has become one of the most frequently diagnosed carcinomas
and the leading cause of cancer deaths. The substantial growth in the number of breast …

HALKETT GKB, KRISTJANSON LJ, LOBB E., O'DRISCOLL C., TAYLOR M. & SPRY
N.(2010) European Journal of Cancer Care Meeting breast cancer patients' information …

DENIEFFE S. & GOONEY M.(2010) European Journal of Cancer Care A meta‐synthesis of
women's symptoms experience and breast cancer The aim of this paper is to examine the …

OBJECTIVE: To examine patients' perspectives on the role of radiation therapists and to
develop substantive theory about the relationships patients form with their radiation …

Background Interventions by specialist breast cancer nurses (SBCNs) aim to support women
and help them cope with the impact of the disease on their quality of life. Objectives To …

Introduction: Radiotherapy is a common treatment for breast cancer. However, previous
studies have shown that women who present for radiotherapy fear its use and associated …

The aim of this study on shared decision‐making in the doctor–patient encounter about
surgical treatment for early‐stage breast cancer, conducted in a regional cancer centre in …

INTRODUCTION: Women who are diagnosed with breast cancer require the support of a
range of people during their treatment. Although the role of the breast care nurse in …

PURPOSE: Most female breast cancer patients are forced to interrupt their professional
activities during treatment. Qualitative research was carried out to assess women's …