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Acute Leukemia
Study results from Indiana University update understanding of acute leukemia
May 27th, 2008
" Patients receiving intensive chemotherapy can experience increased distressed related to both the cancer diagnosis and treatment isolation. If not addressed, distress can lead to anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder," scientists writing in the journal Supportive Care in Cancer report. "The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and possible benefits of a music imagery intervention for patients hospitalized in a protective environment for the treatment of acute leukemia or high-grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Materials and methods Adults receiving intensive myelosuppressive chemotherapy in a protective environment were randomized...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-05-27)
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