Fear of prognosis? How anxiety, coping, and expected burden impact the decision to have cytogenetic assessment in uveal melanoma patients.

Johannes GollradNevenka KorpusikChristopher RabsahlDirk BoehmerAngela BessererUlrike GrittnerAlexander BoekerUlrich KeilholzAntonia JoussenVolker BudachUte Goerling

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2022)

Decision-making about CGT for prognostication in uveal melanoma is burdensome to many patients and in general not guided by medical advice regarding further treatment and screening procedures. The psychological impact of the decision is therefore unique and requires careful support by psycho-oncologists considering the patient's fears and expectations.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
decision making
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
healthcare
peritoneal dialysis
palliative care
physical activity
combination therapy