Most women report poor sexual health after a diagnosis of breast cancer
However, patients’ sexual concerns are often unaddressed in oncology, a study suggests
Digital health technologies help revolutionise patient-centred cancer care
Recent studies show how digital health apps enhance the patient experience, and improve multiple quality of life domains and in some cases, adherence to treatment, but their integration into the healthcare system is still a challenge
The patient view on digitalisation in oncology
Digital tools offer potential solutions to personalise the patient journey, but more effort is needed to integrate them into current healthcare settings
Dealing with end-of-life issues in the early stages of an oncologist’s career
Specific training for young oncologists, particularly in managing patient expectations regarding end-of-life treatment, is paramount in providing effective, patient-centred end-of-life care
Patient engagement will be difficult as long as ‘normal’ is equal to ‘healthy’
Constant advocacy by patient groups at all levels is needed to help people with cancer navigate the healthcare system ensuring access to novel medicines which is still a major issue in different countries
Patients as partners to address unmet needs in sarcoma
However, there are still many obstacles faced by investigators in achieving effective patient involvement in research
How to discuss cancer treatment modulation with patients?
Experience in breast cancer shows that treatment de-intensification must follow robust evidence, but also values and preferences to generate acceptance
What do non-oncologists know about cancer care?
A survey reveals that physicians outside the field of oncology are insufficiently updated on the latest advances in cancer care, thus increasing the risk of providing misleading information and inadequate support to patients.
Bringing a child into a family’s battle with cancer
Available data now allows evidence-based treatment of cancer diagnosed during pregnancy and new therapies are improving many young patients’ survival prospects, but couples’ preferences and values must continue to guide medical teams even when hope is scarce
Patients need more support to navigate precision oncology
As the complexity of the cancer landscape increases, miscommunication and misunderstanding emerge as major obstacles to patient self-determination