CANCER:
SUPPORTIVE CARE
January 2011
This bulletin is produced every two months and covers a wide range of supportive care issues,
including cancer pain, and should be of interest to staff working in this area. The topics covered all
relate to cancer and include symptom management, exercise, nutritional, psychological and fertility
issues.
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This bulletin contains a selection of material gathered from a search of the evidence base, and is
not intended to be comprehensive. Professional judgment should be exercised when appraising
the material. The Library takes no responsibility for the wording, content and accuracy of the
information supplied, which has been extracted in good faith from reputable sources. NHSGGC is
not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
Contents:
Communication, Decision Making and Quality of Care …………………………………2
Complimentary Therapies ………………………………………………………………….3
Exercise and Rehabilitation ………………………………………………………………..3
Fatigue ……………………………………………………………………………………….4
Nutritional Issues ……………………………………………………………………………4
Pain …………………………………………………………………………………………..4
Patient Information and Education ………………………………………………………..5
Psychological Issues ……………………………………………………………………….5
Quality of Life ………………………………………………………………………………..7
Sex and Fertility Issues …………………………………………………………………….7
Spiritual Issues ……………………………………………………………………………...8
Symptom management …………………………………………………………………….8
Compiled by:
Alison McEwan
Assistant Librarian
Level 0, Education Suite, Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, 1053 Great Western Road,
Glasgow
0141 3017283, , alison.mcewan@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
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Communication, Decision Making & Quality of Care
Aparicio, T. & Girard, L. (2011). A mini geriatric assessment helps treatment decision in
elderly patients with digestive cancer. A pilot study. Critical Reviews in Oncology/
Hematology. 77(1): 63-69.
Arwen, P. (2010). Methodologic evaluation of adaptive conjoint analysis to assess patient
preferences: an application in oncology. Health Expectations. 13(4):392-405.
Bakitas, M. (2010). Developing successful models of cancer palliative care services.
Seminars in Oncology Nursing. 26(4): 266-284.
Biedrzycki, B.A. (2010). Decision making for cancer clinical trial participation: a systematic
review. Oncology Nursing Forum. 37(6): 689. Online exclusive.
Brant, J.M. (2010). Palliative care for adults across the cancer trajectory: from diagnosis to
end of life. Seminars in Oncology Nursing. 26(4): 222-230.
Chen, F. (2010). Improving breast cancer quality of care with the use of patient navigators.
American Surgeon. 76(10):1043-6.
Davis, C.R. & McNair, A.G.K. (2010). Optimising methods for communicating survival data to
patients undergoing cancer surgery. European Journal of Cancer. 46(18): 3192-3199.
Dearing, J.W. & Kreuter, M.W. (2010). Designing for diffusion: How can we increase uptake of
cancer communication innovations? Patient Education and Counseling. 81(Supplement 1):
S100-S110.
DuBenske, L.L. & Chih, M.Y. (2010). Caregivers’ participation in the oncology clinic visit
mediates the relationship between their information competence and their need fulfillment
and clinic visit satisfaction. Patient Education and Counseling. 81(Supplement 1): S94-S99.
Eggly, S. & Harper, F.W.K. (2011). Variation in question asking during cancer clinical
interactions: A potential source of disparities in access to information. Patient Education and
Counseling. 82(1): 63-68.
Flynn, C.J. (2010). The Value of Periodic Follow-up in the Detection of Recurrences after
Radical Treatment in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer. Clinical Oncology. 22(10):
868-873.
Frew, G. (2010). Results of a Quantitative Survey to Explore Both Perceptions of the
Purposes of Follow-up and Preferences for Methods of Follow-up Delivery Among
Service Users, Primary Care Practitioners and Specialist Clinicians after Cancer Treatment.
Clinical Oncology. 22(10): 874-884.
Hawkins, R.P. & Pingree, S. (2010). Mediating processes of two communication interventions
for breast cancer patients. Patient Education and Counseling. 81(Supplement 1): S48-S53.
Hawley, S.T. & Janz, N.K. (2010). Perceptions of care coordination in a population-based
sample of diverse breast cancer patients. Patient Education and Counseling. 81(Supplement
1): S34-S40.
Hesse, B.W. & Johnson, L.E. (2010). Extending the reach, effectiveness, and efficiency of
communication: Evidence from the centers of excellence in cancer communication
research. Patient Education and Counseling. 81(Supplement 1): S1-S5.
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Iezzoni, L.I. (2010). Physical access barriers to care for diagnosis and treatment of breast
cancer among women with mobility impairments. Oncology Nursing Forum. 37(6): 711-717.
Kennedy, G.D. (2010). Optimizing Surgical Care of Colon Cancer in the Older Adult
Population. Annals of Surgery. Published ahead of print.
Rogg, L. & Aasland, O.G. (2010). Direct communication, the unquestionable ideal?
Oncologists’ accounts of communication of bleak prognosis. Psycho-Oncology. 19(11):
1221-1228.
Shah, M. (2010). Decision Making for the Extent of Thyroidectomy in the Patient With
Atypical Cytologic Results. Archives of Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery. 136(12):11771180.
Shalhoub, P.J. (2010). Management of bladder cancer in the elderly: clinical decisionmaking and guideline recommendations. Aging Health. 6(5): 607-610.
Zhou, G. (2010). Knowledge, attitudes and practice behaviours of oncology advanced
practice nurses regarding advanced care planning for patients with cancer. Oncology
Nursing Forum. 37(6): 690. Online Exclusive.
Complimentary Therapies
Heese, O. (2010). Complementary therapy use in patients with glioma: An observational
study (CME). Neurology. 75(24):2229-2235.
Exercise & Rehabilitation
Davies, C.C. (2010). Use of ASTYM® Treatment on Scar Tissue Following Surgical Treatment for
Breast Cancer: A Pilot Study. Rehabilitation Oncology. 28(3): 3-13.
Fisher, M.I. & Howell, D. (2010). The Power of Empowerment: An ICF-Based Model to
Improve Self-Efficacy and Upper Extremity Function of Survivors of Breast Cancer.
Rehabilitation Oncology. 28(3): 19-26.
Gartner, R. (2010). Self-reported arm-lymphedema and functional impairment after breast
cancer treatment – A nationwide study of prevalence and associated factors. Breast. 19(6):
506-515.
Hack, T.F. & Kwan, W.B. (2010). Predictors of arm morbidity following breast cancer
surgery. Psycho-Oncology. 19(11): 1205-1212.
Maddocks, M. & Byrne, A. (2010). Physical activity level as an outcome measure for use in
cancer cachexia trials: a feasibility study. Supportive Care in Cancer. 18(12): 1539-1544.
Oviatt, P. (2010). Exercise Capacity, Lung Function, and Quality of Life After Interventional
Bronchoscopy. Journal of Thoracic Oncology. Published ahead of print.
Rogers, L.Q. (2010). Lessons learned in the trenches: Facilitating exercise adherence
among breast cancer survivors in a group setting. Cancer Nursing. 33(6): Online E10.
Schmitz, K. (2010). Weight Lifting for Women at Risk for Breast Cancer-Related
Lymphedema: A Randomized Trial. JAMA. 304(24):2699-2705.
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Fatigue
Alexander, S. & Stone, P. (2010). Evaluation of Central Serotonin Sensitivity in Breast Cancer
Survivors with Cancer-Related Fatigue Syndrome. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.
40(6): 892-898.
Berger, A.M. (2010). Fatigue and other variables during adjuvant chemotherapy for colon
and rectal cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum. 37(6): 686. Online exclusive.
Bower, J.E. & Ganz, P.A. (2010). Fatigue and gene expression in human leukocytes:
Increased NF-kB and decreased glucocorticoid signaling in breast cancer survivors with
persistent fatigue. Brain Behavior and Immunity. 25(1): 147-150.
Hauser, K. (2010). What’s in a name? Word descriptors of cancer-related fatigue. Palliative
Medicine. 24(7): 724-730.
Hass, B. (2010). Fatigue, Self-efficacy, Physical Activity, and Quality of Life in Women With
Breast Cancer. Cancer Nursing. Published ahead of print.
Hawthorn, M. (2010). Fatigue in patients with advanced cancer. International Journal of
Palliative Nursing. 16(11): 536-559.
Roth, A.J. (2010). Methylphenidate for fatigue in ambulatory men with prostate cancer.
Cancer. 116(21): 5102-5110.
Seo, Y. (2010). Causal relationship among factors associated with cancer-related fatigue.
European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 14(5): 380-386.
Yang, H.L. (2010). The effects of warm-water footbath on relieving fatigue and insomnia of
the gynecologic cancer patients on chemotherapy. Cancer Nursing. 33(6): 454-460.
Nutritional Issues
Hopkinson, J.B. (2010). The Deliverability, Acceptability, and Perceived Effect of the
Macmillan Approach to Weight Loss and Eating Difficulties: A Phase II, Cluster-Randomized,
Exploratory Trial of a Psychosocial Intervention for Weight- and Eating-Related Distress in
People with Advanced Cancer. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 40(5): 684-695.
Lemoignan, J. (2010). A retrospective study of the role of an occupational therapist in the
cancer nutrition rehabilitation program. Supportive Care in Cancer. 18(12): 1589-1596.
Yamagishi, A. (2010). The Care Strategy for Families of Terminally Ill Cancer Patients Who
Become Unable to Take Nourishment Orally: Recommendations from a Nationwide Survey
of Bereaved Family Members' Experiences. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 40(5):
671-683.
Pain
Chwieduk, C.M. & McKeage, K. (2010). Fentanyl Sublingual: In Breakthrough Pain in OpioidTolerant Adults with Cancer. Drugs. 70(17): 2281-2288.
Ditre, J.W. (2011). Associations between pain and current smoking status among cancer
patients. Pain. 152(1): 60-65.
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Hagen, N.A. (2010). A formal feasibility study of sublingual methadone for breakthrough
cancer pain. Palliative Medicine. 24(7): 696-706.
Mehta, A. & Cohen, S.R. (2010). Strategizing a game plan: Family caregivers of palliative
patients engaged in the process of pain management. Cancer Nursing. 33(6): 461-469.
Mercadante, S. (2010). Morphine versus oxycodone in pancreatic cancer pain: a randomized
controlled study. Clinical Journal of Pain. 26(9): 794-797.
Zaikova, O. (2010). Pain after Palliative Radiotherapy for Spine Metastases. Clinical
Oncology. 22(10): 828-836.
Patient Information & Education
Davis, C.R. & McNair, A.G.K. (2010). Optimising methods for communicating survival data to
patients undergoing cancer surgery. European Journal of Cancer. 46(18): 3192-3199.
Davis, N. (2010). How tailored information is used to help patients who have survived
cancer. Cancer Nursing Practice. 9(8): 32-37.
Lee, C.J. & Gray, S.W. (2010). Internet use leads cancer patients to be active health care
consumers. Patient Education and Counseling. 81(Supplement 1): S63-S69.
Nagler, R.H. & Gray, S.W. (2010). Differences in information seeking among breast, prostate,
and colorectal cancer patients: Results from a population-based survey. Patient Education
and Counseling. 81(Supplement 1): S54-S62.
Namkoong, K. & Shah, D.V. (2010). Expression and reception of treatment information in
breast cancer support groups: How health self-efficacy moderates effects on emotional wellbeing. Patient Education and Counseling. 81(Supplement 1): S41-S47.
Radina, E.M. (2010). Breast Cancer Patients' Use of Health Information in Decision Making
and Coping. Cancer Nursing. Published ahead of print.
Rodriguez, E.S. (2010). Using a patient portal for electronic communication with patients
with cancer: implications for nurses. Oncology Nursing Forum. 37(6): 667-671.
Wilson, F.L. (2010). The influence of easy-to-read pamphlets about self-care management of
radiation side effects of patients’ knowledge. Oncology Nursing Forum. 37(6): 774-781.
Psychological Issues
Bonacchi, A. & Rossi, A. (2010). Assessment of psychological distress in cancer patients: a
pivotal role for clinical interview. Psycho-oncology. 19(12): 1294-1302.
Boot, J.S. & Holcombe, C. (2010). Positive adjustment to breast cancer: development of a
disease-specific measure and comparison of women diagnosed from 2 weeks to 5 years.
Psycho-Oncology. 19(11): 1187-1194.
Clark, K.L. & Loscalzo, M. (2010). Psychological distress in patients with pancreatic cancer
an understudied group. Psycho-oncology. 19(12): 1313-1320.
Dinkel, A. & Berg, P. (2010). Routine psychosocial distress screening in radiotherapy:
implementation and evaluation of a computerized procedure. British Journal of Cancer.
103(10): 1489-1495.
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Fitzell, A. (2010). Application of a stress and coping model to positive and negative
adjustment outcomes in colorectal cancer caregiving. Psycho-Oncology. 19(11): 1171-1178.
Greer, J.A. (2010). Tailoring cognitive-behavioral therapy to treat anxiety comorbid with
advanced cancer. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy. 24(4): 294-313.
Hasson-Ohayon, I. (2010). Women with advanced breast cancer and their spouses: diversity
of support and psychological distress. Psycho-Oncology. 19(11): 1195-1204.
Hermelink, K. (2010). Two different sides of ‘chemobrain’: determinants and
nondeterminants of self-perceived cognitive dysfunction in a prospective, randomized,
multicenter study. Psycho-Oncology. 19(12): 1321-1328.
Hopkinson, J. (2010). The emotional aspects of cancer anorexia. Current Opinion in
Supportive and Palliative Care. 4(4): 254-258.
Irving, G. (2010). Depression in advanced cancer. European Journal of Oncology Nursing.
14(5): 395-399.
Jacobsen, R. (2010). Psychological and behavioural predictors of pain management
outcomes in patients with cancer. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 24(4):781-790.
Khan, N.F. & Ward, A.M. (2010). Consulting and prescribing behaviour for anxiety and
depression in long-term survivors of cancer in the UK. European Journal of Cancer. 46(18):
3339-3344.
McQueen, A. & Kreuter, M.W. (2010). Women's cognitive and affective reactions to breast
cancer survivor stories: A structural equation analysis. Patient Education and Counseling.
81(Supplement 1): S15-S21.
Moller, T. (2010). Hematologic patients’ clinical and psychosocial experiences with
implanted long-term central venous catheter: self-management versus professionally
controlled care. Cancer Nursing. 33(6): 426-435.
Morasso, G. (2010). Evaluation of a screening programme for psychological distress in
cancer survivors. Supportive Care in Cancer. 18(12): 1545-1552.
Pullens, M.J.J. (2010). Subjective cognitive dysfunction in breast cancer patients: a
systematic review. Psycho-Oncology. 19(11): 1127-1138.
Robson, A. & Scrutton, F. (2010). The risk of suicide in cancer patients: a review of the
literature. Psycho-Oncology. 19(12): 1250-1258.
Siminoff, L.A. (2010). Depressive symptoms in lung cancer patients and their family
caregivers and the influence of family environment. Psycho-Oncology. 19(12): 1285-1293.
Van Laarhoven, H. (2010). Coping, Quality of Life, Depression, and Hopelessness in Cancer
Patients in a Curative and Palliative, End-of-Life Care Setting.
Cancer Nursing. Published ahead of print.
Vassard, D. & Olsen, M.H. (2010). Psychological consequences of lymphoedema associated
with breast cancer: A prospective cohort study. European Journal of Cancer. 46(18): 32113218.
Zucca, a.C. & Boyes, A.W. (2010). Life is precious and I’m making the best of it: coping
strategies of long-term cancer survivors. Psycho-Oncology. 19(12): 1268-1276.
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Quality of Life
Akin, S. & Can, G. (2010). Quality of life, symptom experience and distress of long cancer
patients undergoing chemotherapy. European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 14(5): 400-409.
Chen, C. (2010). Measuring Quality of Life in Oncologic Breast Surgery: A Systematic
Review of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures. Breast Journal. 16(6):587-597.
Greimel, E. & Nordin, A. (2011). Psychometric validation of the European Organisation for
Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Endometrial Cancer Module
(EORTC QLQ-EN24). European Journal of Cancer. 47(2): 183-190.
Lee, E.S. (2010). Health-Related Quality of Life in Survivors With Breast Cancer 1 Year After
Diagnosis Compared With the General Population: Prospective Cohort Study.
Annals of Surgery. Published ahead of print.
Lee, Y.M & Hung, Y.K. (2010). Comparison between ambulatory infusion mode and inpatient
infusion mode from the perspective of quality of life among colorectal cancer patients
receiving chemotherapy. International Journal of Nursing Practice. 16(5):508-16.
Pardo, Y. (2010). Quality-of-life impact of primary treatments for localized prostate cancer in
patients without hormonal treatment. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 28(31): 4687-4696.
Schlesinger-Raab, A. (2010). Quality of life in localized malignant melanoma. Annals of
Oncology. 21(12): 2428-2435.
Smith, S.K. & Crespi, C.M. (2010). The impact of cancer and quality of life for post-treatment
non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Psycho-Oncology. 19(12): 1259-1267.
Sex & Fertility Issues
Amant, F. (2010). Breast cancer in pregnancy: recommendations of an international
consensus meeting. European Journal of Cancer. 46(18): 3158-3168.
Azim, H.A. (2011). Safety of pregnancy following breast cancer diagnosis: A meta-analysis
of 14 studies. European Journal of Cancer. 47(1): 74-83.
Han, M. (2010). The impact of preoperative erectile dysfunction on survival after radical
prostatectomy. BJU International. 106(11):1612-1617.
Kesic, V. (2010). Fertility Preserving Management in Gynecologic Cancer Patients: The Need
for Centralization. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. 20(9):1613-1619.
Lee, S. (2010). Value of early referral to fertility preservation in young women with breast
cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 28(31): 4683-4686.
Raina, R. (2010). Long-term potency after early use of a vacuum erection device following
radical prostatectomy. BJU International. 106(11):1719-1722.
Recklitis, C.J. & Varela, V.S. (2010). Sexual functioning in long-term survivors of Hodgkin’s
lymphoma. Psycho-Oncology. 19(11): 1229-1233.
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Spiritual Issues
Noble, A. & Jones, C. (2010). Getting it right: oncology nurses’ understanding of spirituality.
International Journal of Palliative Nursing. 16(11): 565-535.
Symptom Management
Akechi, T. (2010). Anticipatory nausea among ambulatory cancer patients undergoing
chemotherapy: Prevalence, associated factors, and impact on quality of life.
Cancer Science. 101(12):2596-2600.
Azim, H.A. (2010). Breastfeeding in breast cancer survivors: Pattern, behaviour and effect
on breast cancer outcome. Breast. 19(6): 527-531.
Cormier, J.N. (2010). Lymphedema beyond breast cancer: a systematic review and metaanalysis of cancer-related secondary lymphedema. Cancer. 116(22): 5138-5149.
D’haese, S. (2010). Management of skin reactions during radiotherapy in Flanders
(Belgium): a study of nursing practice before and after the introduction of a skin care
protocol. European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 14(5): 367-372.
Dehing-Oberije, C. (2010). Development, external validation and clinical usefulness of a
practical prediction model for radiation-induced dysphagia in lung cancer patients.
Radiotherapy and Oncology. 97(3): 455-461.
Doni, L. & Perin, A. (2011). The impact of anemia on quality of life and hospitalisation in
elderly cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology.
77(1): 70-77.
Duffour, J. (2010). Inter-observer agreement between dermatologists and oncologists in
assessing dermatological toxicities in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer treated by
cetuximab-based chemotherapies: A pilot comparative study. European Journal of Cancer.
46(18): 3169-3174.
Elsayem, A. (2010). Subcutaneous Olanzapine for Hyperactive or Mixed Delirium in Patients
with Advanced Cancer: A Preliminary Study. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 40(5):
774-782.
Enblom, A. (2010). Emesis and gastrointestinal problems during radiotherapy: a comparison
of performance of daily activities between patients experiencing nausea and patients free
from nausea. European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 14(5): 359-366.
Gahm, J. (2010). Bilateral prophylactic mastectomy in women with inherited risk of breast
cancer – Prevalence of pain and discomfort, impact on sexuality, quality of life and feelings
of regret two years after surgery. Breast. 19(6): 462-469.
Gill, A. & Daines, P. (2010). What do symptom scores mean: observations on discrepancies
when defining symptoms using words and numbers. European Journal of Oncology Nursing.
14(5): 435-438.
Gomez-Batiste, X. (2010). Effectiveness of Palliative Care Services in Symptom Control of
Patients with Advanced Terminal Cancer: A Spanish, Multicenter, Prospective, QuasiExperimental, Pre-Post Study. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 40(5): 652-660.
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Holmes, L. (2010). Identifying side effects of pelvic radiotherapy. Cancer Nursing Practice.
9(10): 12-18.
Ishihara, M. (2010). Pharmaceutical interventions facilitate premedication and prevent
opioid-induced constipation and emesis in cancer patients. Supportive Care in Cancer.
18(12): 1531-1538.
Kiser, E.W. (2010). Peripheral neuropathy in patients with gynecologic cancer receiving
chemotherapy: patient reports and provider assessments. Oncology Nursing Forum. 37(6):
758-764.
Lee, J. (2010). The relationship of chemotherapy-induced nausea to the frequency of
Pericardium 6 Digital Acupressure. Oncology Nursing Forum. 37(6): 692. Online Exclusive.
Librach, S.L. (2010). Consensus Recommendations for the Management of Constipation in
Patients with Advanced, Progressive Illness. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.
40(5): 761-773.
Librach, S.L. (2010). Consensus Recommendations for the Management of Constipation in
Patients with Advanced, Progressive Illness. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.
40(5): 761-773.
Luthi, F. & Pless, M. (2010). Dose reduction of epoetin-alpha in the prevention of
chemotherapy-induced anaemia. Supportive Care in Cancer. 18(12): 1515-1520.
Molassiotis, A. & Wilson, B. (2010). Symptom experience in patients with primary brain
tumours: a longitudinal exploratory study. European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 14(5): 410416.
Price, K. (2010). Hydration in cancer patients. Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative
Care. 4(4): 276-280.
Smith, T.J. & Coyne, P.J. (2010). Pilot Trial of a Patient-Specific Cutaneous
Electrostimulation Device (MC5-A Calmare®) for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral
Neuropathy. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 40(6): 883-891.
Soran, A. (2010). Estimating the Probability of Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Surgery.
American Journal of Clinical Oncology. Published ahead of print.
Strassels, S.A. & Maxwell, T.L. (2010). Constipation in Persons Receiving Hospice Care.
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 40(6): 810-820.
Tofthagen, C. (2010). Pain, neuropathic symptoms, and physical and mental well-being in
persons with cancer. Cancer Nursing. 33(6): 436-444.
Trueb, R. Chemotherapy-induced alopecia. Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care.
4(4): 281-284.
Van Onselen, C. (2010). Relationship between mood disturbance and sleep quality in
oncology outpatients at the initiation of radiation therapy. European Journal of Oncology
Nursing. 14(5): 373-379.
New book in the Beatson Library:
“Cancer symptom science: measurement, mechanisms and management” Charles S. Cleeland,
Cambridge University Press, 2011
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