OBJECTIVE: To systematically review quantitative and qualitative studies exploring
physician–adult patient–adult companion (triadic) communication and/or decision-making …

Purpose A diagnosis of cancer is the start of a journey of distress and adjustment for both the
patient and his/her spouse. However, the dyadic phenomena are less conceptualised and …

Background The reduction of delay in cancer diagnosis has been targeted as a way to
improve survival. We undertook a qualitative synthesis of international research evidence to …

Objective Little is known about how family are involved in cancer treatment decision-making.
This study aimed to qualitatively explore Australian oncology clinicians', patients', and family …

Abstract Treatment choices for localized prostate cancer appear to vary widely, although it is
unclear whether this variation is a result of patient values or other factors. The authors …

Advances in prostate cancer treatments since the 1990s have led to a growing proportion of
patients living with the effects of the cancer. Various challenges face the man and his partner …

A systematic review of the literature about patients' preferences for involvement in cancer
treatment decision making was conducted. Establishing preferences is important if the aim is …

Men, culture and hegemonic masculinity: understanding the experience of prostate cancer
Following a diagnosis of, and treatment for prostate cancer, there is an expectation that men …

BACKGROUND. Multiple therapeutic options exist for localized prostate carcinoma, without
conclusive evidence to guide the choice of treatment. Thus, treatment should reflect trade …

Methods We reviewed the recent literature concerning psychosocial aspects of prostate and
breast cancer. We also incorporated our experiences as a psycho-oncologist and a general …