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Objective
Cancer patients in India prefer full information regarding diagnosis and prognosis, but evidence suggests poor insight. This study aimed to identify the role of health literacy among adult patients living with cancer, their families and health professionals in decision‐making and treatment outcomes in India.
Methods
This cross‐sectional in‐depth study recruited patients, families and...
Objective
Informal carers experience a variety of information and support needs when providing care to someone with cancer. It is unclear when carers seek information and what resources they access to support themselves throughout the cancer trajectory.
Methods
A sample of 45 carers and 15 oncology nurses were recruited to participate in either focus groups or phone interviews.
Results
Carers...
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