The objectives of this study are to examine levels of fatigue, depression and anxiety following diagnosis of a haematological malignancy, to determine the incidence of return to work (RTW) and long-term sickness absence (LTSA) during 1-year follow-up and to examine whether fatigue, depression and anxiety are associated with RTW and LTSA in this group of cancer patients.
Breast cancer survivors receiving hormone treatment and/or endorsing histories of receiving chemotherapy report changes in their cognitive capacity, which is often not supported by formal testing. To address these conflicting reports, this study examined survivors' applied cognitive capacity and its association with hormone treatment, depression, and selected demographics.
Prostate cancer is one of the mostly commonly diagnosed cancers in men. Unfortunately, the treatment for this cancer can have a number of negative side effects, both for the man himself and his partner. This study investigated the support needs of both men and partners throughout the prostate cancer journey and how this journey may be optimally managed.
Minister van Volksgezondheid Maggie De Block (Open VLD) gaat nog dit jaar proefprojecten opstarten om patiënten die chemotherapie krijgen, in de eigen woonkamer te behandelen.
Door annelies_verachtert op Di, 28/04/2015 - 14:56
The years following prostate cancer treatment are characterized by changes in sexual functioning and risk for depressive symptoms. Sexual self-schema (SSS) is a cognitive generalization about sexual aspects of the self that are associated with sexual behavior, affect, and the processing of sexually relevant information. This study tested if men's SSS moderates the impact of sexual morbidity on depressive symptoms.
Door annelies_verachtert op Di, 28/04/2015 - 14:38
The International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) has championed the need for quality care to incorporate attention to the psychosocial concerns of cancer patients. Widespread international endorsement of distress as the ‘6th vital sign’ is a major step towards improving access to psychosocial care and reducing the isolation and stigma experienced by many affected by cancer.
In bijgevoegde fiche vindt u informatie over het lopende onderzoeksproject van Annemarie Coolbrandt, Prof. Hans Wildiers en Prof. Koen Milisen in UZ Leuven.
A short review on health-related quality of life, including patient reported outcomes measurements in oncology to help increase awareness in the Belgian oncological community. This review is also meant for educational purposes and to highlight the benchmarks that the work of EORTC has contributed to the field.
