Quality of life in oncology
pp. 137-152
Abstrakt
Continuous improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer lead to improved cure rates and longer survival. However, in many patients, the disease becomes chronic. In this context, the patients' quality of life (QOL) becomes a crucial issue. After an introduction about QOL, results from different areas of cancer treatment are presented considering their impact on QOL. Finally, implications are discussed for researchers, clinicians, and patients.
Publication details
Published in:
Goerling Ute (2014) Psycho-oncology. Dordrecht, Springer.
Seiten: 137-152
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-40187-9_10
Referenz:
Goerling Ute (2014) „Quality of life in oncology“, In: U. Goerling (ed.), Psycho-oncology, Dordrecht, Springer, 137–152.