Experiences of aromatherapy massage among adult female cancer patients: A qualitative study

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (23-24) ◽  
pp. 4519-4526 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simone S M Ho ◽  
Alice N L Kwong ◽  
Karen W S Wan ◽  
Rosita M L Ho ◽  
Ka Ming Chow
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Adult Female ◽  
Female Cancer Patients

The Experience of Cancer Stigma in Taiwan: A Qualitative Study of Female Cancer Patients

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 204-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pei-Ling Tang ◽  
Deborah K. Mayer ◽  
Fan-Hao Chou ◽  
Kuan-Yin Hsiao
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Female Cancer Patients

Prevention of ovarian damage and infertility in young female cancer patients awaiting chemotherapy—clinical approach and unsolved issues

2011 ◽  
Vol 19 (12) ◽  
pp. 1909-1919 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharina Hancke ◽  
Vladimir Isachenko ◽  
Evgenia Isachenko ◽  
Jürgen M. Weiss
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Clinical Approach ◽  
Female Cancer Patients ◽  
Ovarian Damage

scholarly journals Advanced ovarian cancer patients identify opportunities for prehabilitation: A qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
pp. 100731
Author(s):  
Clarissa Polen-De ◽  
Carrie Langstraat ◽  
Gladys B. Asiedu ◽  
Aminah Jatoi ◽  
Amanika Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Advanced Ovarian Cancer

scholarly journals The impact of socio-demographic factors on the survival of cancer patients in Zimbabwe

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Idika E. Okorie ◽  
Ricardo Moyo ◽  
Saralees Nadarajah
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Survival Analysis ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Hazard Rate ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Female Cancer Patients ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
The Impact

AbstractWe provide a survival analysis of cancer patients in Zimbabwe. Our results show that young cancer patients have lower but not significant hazard rate compared to old cancer patients. Male cancer patients have lower but not significant hazard rate compared to female cancer patients. Race and marital status are significant risk factors for cancer patients in Zimbabwe.

scholarly journals Understanding health-seeking and adherence to treatment by patients with esophageal cancer at the Uganda cancer Institute: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nakimuli Esther ◽  
Ssentongo Julius ◽  
Mwaka Amos Deogratius
Keyword(s):  
Esophageal Cancer ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Transport Cost ◽  
Adherence To Treatment ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Cancer Symptoms

Abstract Background In the low- and middle-income countries, most patients with esophageal cancer present with advanced stage disease and experience poor survival. There is inadequate understanding of the factors that influence decisions to and actual health-seeking, and adherence to treatment regimens among esophageal cancer patients in Uganda, yet this knowledge is critical in informing interventions to promote prompt health-seeking, diagnosis at early stage and access to appropriate cancer therapy to improve survival. We explored health-seeking experiences and adherence to treatment among esophageal cancer patients attending the Uganda Cancer Institute. Methods We conducted an interview based qualitative study at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI). Participants included patients with established histology diagnosis of esophageal cancer and healthcare professionals involved in the care of these patients. We used purposive sampling approach to select study participants. In-depth and key informant interviews were used in data collection. Data collection was conducted till point of data saturation was reached. Thematic content analysis approach was used in data analyses and interpretations. Themes and subthemes were identified deductively. Results Sixteen patients and 17 healthcare professionals were included in the study. Delayed health-seeking and poor adherence to treatment were related to (i) emotional and psychosocial factors including stress of cancer diagnosis, stigma related to esophageal cancer symptoms, and fear of loss of jobs and livelihood, (ii) limited knowledge and recognition of esophageal cancer symptoms by both patients and primary healthcare professionals, and (iii) limited access to specialized cancer care, mainly because of long distance to the facility and associated high transport cost. Patients were generally enthused with patient – provider relationships at the UCI. While inadequate communication and some degree of incivility were reported, majority of patients thought the healthcare professionals were empathetic and supportive. Conclusion Health system and individual patient factors influence health-seeking for symptoms of esophageal cancer and adherence to treatment schedule for the disease. Interventions to improve access to and acceptability of esophageal cancer services, as well as increase public awareness of esophageal cancer risk factors and symptoms could lead to earlier diagnosis and potentially better survival from the disease in Uganda.

A survey of female cancer patients’ awareness of and preferences for receiving sexual health interventions

2014 ◽  
Vol 133 ◽  
pp. 199 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Stabile ◽  
E.C. Zabor ◽  
R.E. Baser ◽  
S. Goldfarb ◽  
D.J. Goldfrank ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Female Cancer Patients
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