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. 2018:210:163-180.
doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-64310-6_10.

Quality of Life in Oncology

Anna Stickel  1 , Ute Goerling  2
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Quality of Life in Oncology

Anna Stickel et al. Recent Results Cancer Res. 2018.

Abstract

Continuous improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer lead to improved cure rates and longer survival. However, in many patients, the disease becomes chronic. In this context, the patients' quality of life (QOL) becomes a crucial issue. After an introduction about QOL, results from different areas of cancer treatment are presented considering their impact on QOL. Finally, implications are discussed for researchers, clinicians, and patients.

Keywords: Cancer treatment; Psycho-oncology; Quality of life.

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