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Symptom experience and symptom distress in patients with malignant brain tumor treated with proton therapy: A five-year follow-up study

Authors :
Kunni, Kristin
Langegård, Ulrica
Ohlsson-Nevo, Emma
Kristensen, Ingrid
Sjövall, Katarina
Fessé, Per
Åkeflo, Linda
Ahlberg, Karin
Fransson, Per
Source :
Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology; September 2024, Vol. 31 Issue: 1
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

•Symptom experience and symptom distress changed in intensity over time.•Cognitive impairment was the most distressing symptom at 60 months’ follow-up.•Reduced levels of distressing symptoms would lead to a better HRQoL.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
24056324
Volume :
31
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs67174210
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tipsro.2024.100269