Preparing patients for a life after radiotherapy: survivorship and late effects.

Autor: Martin, Nikki, Heyworth, Ben
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Zdroj: Synergy: Imaging & Therapy Practice; Nov2011, p4-6, 3p
Abstrakt: The authors reflect on the preparation of patients for a life after radiotherapy. They say that most patients do not know the outcome difficulties of late effects of radiotherapy. They mention that the National Cancer Survivorship Initiative (NCSI) has published "Improving Outcomes: A Strategy for Cancer" which helps improve outcomes for cancer patients and also survivorship rate. They note that NCSI approach offers individualised care.
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