Journal article
The supportive care needs of newly diagnosed cancer patients attending a regional cancer center
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to examine the physical and emotional health status, self-perceived problems, and needs of newly diagnosed cancer patients to determine and plan supportive care strategies.
METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of newly diagnosed cancer patients attending a regional cancer center during a 6-month period was performed. Patients with breast, colorectal, head and neck, lung, and prostate carcinoma as well as …
Authors
Whelan TJ; Mohide EA; Willan AR; Arnold A; Tew M; Sellick S; Gafni A; Levine MN
Journal
Cancer, Vol. 80, No. 8, pp. 1518–1524
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
October 15, 1997
DOI
10.1002/(sici)1097-0142(19971015)80:8<1518::aid-cncr21>3.0.co;2-7
ISSN
1097-0142