Living with Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC): Development of a Conceptual Model of MCC Based on Patient Experiences

ConclusionsMCC disease was not perceived by the interviewed patients to result in severe functional limitations or to severely impact everyday activities, but was associated with substantial negative psychological impact. In contrast, chemotherapy and radiotherapy for MCC are highly debilitating and disrupt patients ’ lives.ClinicalTrials.gov identifierNCT02155647.
Source: The Patient - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research