| Literature DB >> 33243095 |
Maurizio Mascarin1, Giuseppe M Milano2, Marina Bertolotti3, Paola Quarello3, Marco Spinelli4, Assunta Tornesello5, Francesca Bomben1, Andrea Ferrari6.
Abstract
Adolescents with cancer face unique medical and psychosocial challenges and it is important for their doctors to understand the psychological manifestations of cancer diagnosis and treatment in this age group. Using patient dialogues, we describe how simultaneous participation of physicians and patients could help to give voice to patient needs, in particular concerning communication.Entities:
Keywords: Adolescents; cancer; communication needs; psychosocial support
Year: 2020 PMID: 33243095 DOI: 10.1177/0300891620977036
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Tumori ISSN: 0300-8916 Impact factor: 2.098