Perceptions of time spent pursuing cancer care among patients, caregivers, and oncology professionals.

Evan Thomas HallDeepa SridharSurbhi SinghalTouran FardeenSheila LahijaniRanak TrivediCaroline GrayLidia Schapira

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2020)

We found that the time spent undergoing cancer treatment affects well-being and often prevents patients and caregivers from participating in meaningful activities. The investment of personal time undergoing cancer therapy for patients with advanced solid tumors merits further study and can enhance communication between patients, caregivers, and their oncologists.

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