Clinical Oncology
New clinical oncology data have been reported by scientists at Chinese University of Hong Kong
Published in Cancer Weekly, July 27th, 2010
Investigators publish new data in the report 'An exploration of anticipatory grief in advanced cancer patients.' According to a study from Hong Kong, "Research on anticipatory grief (AG) has been more focused on the experience of relatives than the terminally ill patients. This study will present qualitative 'thick descriptions' of advanced cancer patient's experience of AG and explore how it is experienced in the family context."
"Seven advanced incurable cancer patients (median 58 years) were recruited from the day hospice and five patients comprised the final sample. Participants were invited to attend focus groups and individual interviews to discuss their...
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Source: Cancer Weekly (2010-07-27)
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