SMJ articles in the category "cancer care"

Original Article

Perceptions of Older Adults, Hematologists, and Medical Oncologists in Cancer Care

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess and compare the perceptions of hematologists, medical oncologists, cancer patients aged 65 years and older, and family members/caregivers regarding the value of a geriatric assessment (GA) in the management of older adults with cancer. Methods: Participants included adults with cancer aged…

Posted in: cancer care 2 older adults 13

Expired CME Article

Approach to Communicating with Patients About the Use of Nutritional Supplements in Cancer Care

In recent years, complementary and alternative medicine has become popular among the general population in the Western world. Cancer patients have joined this global trend, often seeking supplements to conventional oncologic care, usually without their physicians’ knowledge. Among the most common forms of complementary and alternative medicine used by cancer…

Posted in: alternative medicine 3 antioxidants 2 cancer care 2 cancer prevention 3 dietary supplements 4 integrative medicine 4 patient-centered care 7
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