Pharmacokinetics and Tolerability of the Orally Active Selective Epidermal...
AbstractObjective: To investigate the pharmacokinetics and tolerability of ZD1839 (Iressa™), an orally active selective epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitor, in healthy...
View ArticleLong-term quality of life in Australian women previously diagnosed with...
AbstractPurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate challenges to quality of life (QOL) among women previously diagnosed with gynaecologic cancer accessing a metropolitan Australian oncology...
View ArticleTobacco smoking predicts depression and poorer quality of life in heart disease
AbstractBackgroundWe report on the prospective association between smoking and depression and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).MethodsProspective...
View ArticleMindfulness-based cognitive group therapy for women with breast and...
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View ArticleComparison of the acceptability and benefits of two mindfulness-based...
AbstractPurposeThe aim of this study was to compare the relative benefits and acceptability of two different group-based mindfulness psychotherapy interventions among women with breast and gynecologic...
View ArticleAnxiety and depression symptoms in the 2 years following diagnosis of breast...
AbstractPurposeThe purposes of this study are to examine the course and prevalence of anxiety and depression over 24 months in women with newly diagnosed breast and gynaecologic cancer and, controlling...
View ArticleAssessing the usefulness and acceptability of a low health literacy online...
AbstractBackgroundYoung women diagnosed with breast cancer may be confronted by many difficult decisions, especially around fertility preservation prior to commencing cancer treatment. The information...
View ArticleStudy protocol for Enhancing Parenting In Cancer (EPIC): development and...
AbstractBackgroundParents with cancer have high rates of psychological morbidity, and their children are at risk of poor psychosocial outcomes, particularly in the context of parental distress and poor...
View ArticleExperiences and interpretations of BRCA1/2 testing among women affected by...
AbstractThe aim of this study was to retrospectively describe the genetic testing motives and experiences of women with a previous breast and/or ovarian cancer diagnosis, who received negative BRCA1/2...
View ArticleLight-enhanced cognitive behavioural therapy for sleep and fatigue: study...
AbstractBackgroundWomen with breast cancer experience a significantly higher prevalence of sleep disturbance and insomnia than the general population. The experience of persistent sleep disturbance...
View ArticleIsolation experienced by women with gestational cancer: could peer support...
AbstractWomen diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy (gestational cancer) are a small but vulnerable population, with experts suggesting they require greater psycho-social support than either other...
View ArticleSexual functioning after ovarian cancer: are women receiving the information...
Abstract Ovarian cancer (OC) can significantly impact sexual functioning beyond initial treatment and into survivorship. However, research suggests that the information and advice women want on this...
View ArticleA Qualitative Analysis of the Fertility Experience and Gender Identity in...
AbstractHysterectomy may impact young women’s perceptions of their gender identity and fertility status, with implications for quality of life. However, research into this important area is limited,...
View ArticleIs de-escalation of treatment by omission of radiotherapy associated with...
AbstractPurposeSafe de-intensification of adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) for early breast cancer (BC) is currently under evaluation. Little is known about the patient experience of de-escalation or its...
View ArticlePersonalising genetic counselling (POETIC) trial: Protocol for a hybrid type...
AbstractBackgroundGenetic counselling aims to identify, and address, patient needs while facilitating informed decision-making about genetic testing and promoting empowerment and adaptation to genetic...
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