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Background
We examined whether the National Comprehensive Cancer Network distress thermometer (DT), a patient‐reported outcome measure, could be used to identify levels and causes of distress associated with racial/ethnic disparities in time to care among patients with breast cancer.
Methods
We identified women aged ≥18 years with stage 0‐IV breast cancer who were diagnosed in a single health system...
Background
Social support is crucial for successful recovery after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and has the potential to affect patient quality of life (QOL) and health outcomes. However, there are limited data on the relationship between a patient's perception of his or her social support and these outcomes.
Methods
The authors conducted a secondary analysis of 250 autologous...
Background
The Lansky Play‐Performance Scale (LPPS) is often used to determine a child's performance status for cancer clinical trial eligibility. Differences between clinician and caregiver LPPS ratings and their associations with child‐reported functioning have not been evaluated.
Methods
Children aged 7 to 18 years who were receiving cancer treatment and their caregivers were recruited from...
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