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International Studies in Phenomenology and Philosophy

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226036

Quality of life in oncology

Ute Goerling

pp. 137-152

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.

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Published in:

Goerling Ute (2014) Psycho-oncology. Dordrecht, Springer.

Pages: 137-152

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-40187-9_10

Full citation:

Goerling Ute (2014) „Quality of life in oncology“, In: U. Goerling (ed.), Psycho-oncology, Dordrecht, Springer, 137–152.