Unmet supportive care needs among cancer patients: exploring cancer entity-specific needs and associated factors

CONCLUSION: The high prevalence of patients feeling inadequately informed about their disease and care aspects, particularly among those with functional impairments, reflects a key challenge in the healthcare system. Specific interventions and improvements in patient-doctor communication are essential to address cancer entity-specific care needs.PMID:38607426 | DOI:10.1007/s00432-024-05715-4

Source: Clinical Breast Cancer - April 12, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Franziska Springer Anja Mehnert-Theuerkauf Claudia Gebhardt Jens-Uwe Stolzenburg Susanne Briest Source Type: research