Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5699099 | Clinical Oncology | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A significant proportion of patients with advanced disease believe their cancer is curable, expect that radiotherapy will cure their cancer and prolong their life despite understanding the intent of radiotherapy is for symptom relief. After consultation, patients say they have a better understanding of their cancer and feel more confident about treatment. More work is needed to improve patients' understanding of their illness and expectations of the role of palliative radiotherapy.
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Authors
G. Mitera, L. Zhang, A. Sahgal, E. Barnes, M. Tsao, C. Danjoux, L. Holden, E. Chow,