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This article describes the findings of a modified experience-based co-design project to inform the redesign of head and neck cancer follow-up services in a
This article reports on the development and delivery of a nurse-led end of treatment consultation clinic for women who have completed treatment for early br
There has been increased pressure on chemotherapy day units in recent years due to a rise in the number of patients receiving treatment, longer survival rat
Many people are living with or beyond a cancer diagnosis in the UK.
The aim of this service evaluation was to assess the value of music therapy for adult haemato-oncology inpatients and add data to the limited literature.
Aim To evaluate the efficacy of a nurse-led, telephone, psycho-education programme in reducing depression, anxiety, stress and burden of care a
Aim To identify the spiritual and religious needs of young people with cancer.
Oncology is rapidly changing.
Aim To explore patients’ knowledge expectations in relation to the content and meaning of information and to determine the personal, situationa
Aim To explore, develop and support the role of discharge co-ordinator.
Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK, causing significant physical and psychological effects on patients and families.
This article reports on the results of the National Mesothelioma Experience Survey, which provided people with mesothelioma, and their families and carers,
Aim To evaluate the experience of women who underwent mastectomy without reconstruction as treatment for breast cancer and were discharged from hospital either the same day or the next morning.
This article explores colorectal cancer patients’ experiences of a wellbeing clinic that provides holistic needs assessment. Initially the clinic was set up as a pilot to assess and provide a supportive ongoing service for patients.
Aim To identify the spiritual and religious needs of young people with cancer, and to explore some implications of these for enhancing patient care.
A patient survey was conducted to determine satisfaction with information provision during pelvic radiotherapy and identify any unmet information needs.
Clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) play an important part in the delivery of care to patients with metastatic breast cancer in hospital and in the community; a component of which is co-ordinating supportive care needs.
Aim The aim of the study was to assess the feasibility, practicality and acceptability of using a telephone intervention to support the psychological needs of carers of colorectal cancer patients.
