Sentences with phrase «impact of cancer diagnosis»

The emotional and psychological impact of a cancer diagnosis is immense and the affects can linger for months or even years.

«There is no standardized approach to suicide prevention in cancer patients,» says Dr. Misono, «but a willingness to listen and be open about the impact of a cancer diagnosis is likely to be an important element in identifying patients who are in distress and may be at increased risk.»

The types of manual labor available in rural areas rarely offer disability benefits and therefore increase the impact of cancer diagnosis for this population.

These are some of the insights drawn from research by Michelle Sowden and colleagues of the University of Vermont in the US to determine if living in a rural or urban area influences the impact of cancer diagnosis on employment.

Not exact matches

Employer - employee dialogue An employee with breast cancer should have the opportunity (but not the obligation) to have regular meetings with their employer to discuss the impact of their diagnosis on employment.

«The cost of treating thyroid cancer in 2013 was estimated to exceed $ 1.6 billion in the U.S. Not only does the reclassification eliminate the psychological impact of the diagnosis of «cancer,» it reduces the likelihood of complications of total thyroid removal, and the overall cost of health care.»

While «over diagnosis» and «overtreatment» may have been impacted, there is concern that diagnosis of treatable cancers will be delayed, according to investigators reporting in The Journal of Urology ®.

Such scholars also frequently examine the impact of life circumstances, such as unemployment stress, infertility problems, a cancer diagnosis, or an attractive co-worker.

The British Journal of Dermatology said that while nothing can fully simulate the emotional impact of receiving a cancer diagnosis, this has been a novel way to help doctors understand what it feels like to have a visible skin disorder and how this can attract unwanted attention from strangers, leaving people feeling self - conscious.

Much of my work focuses on communication about the cancer diagnosis, cancer treatment decision - making, and the transition to palliative care, where communication can have a major impact on the care that unfolds at the end of life.

This includes predictive factors, validation of diagnosis specific tools for functional assessment as well as the impact of different surgical techniques and type of chemotherapy used on the incidence of chronic pain after surgery and adjunctive cancer treatment.

As a retrospective study, the subjects were interviewed after their breast cancer diagnoses, which means that the disease may have impacted the overall evaluations of their lives retroactively.

Not only are stress, anxiety, and depression considerable burdens among those living with a cancer diagnosis, but they may also impact the course of disease.

«With compassion, vision and unmatched dedication, he has made a tremendous impact not only on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in companion animals, but he has also reached into human medical care,» said Dr. Lance Perryman, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University

Gaining insight into the genetic mechanism of cancer, like the work by Dr. Bellone and Dr. Luff, will help with earlier diagnosis, better treatment and improved outcomes for animals impacted by cancer.

The doctors and nurses at Valley Central Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center understand the emotional impact that a diagnosis of cancer in your beloved pet may have on your family.

«We know how much of an impact an early diagnosis of ovarian cancer will have to save women's lives,» Otto says.

«Heart attack, cancer and stroke are the three leading critical illnesses impacting millions of families each year,» Slome adds, «which is why we have mounted a campaign to educate individuals between ages 30 and 50 about critical illness insurance protection which pays a lump sum cash amount upon diagnosis of a major condition.»

Better treatment and earlier diagnosis of health issues has helped curb the impact that everything from elevated cholesterol, heart disease, prostate cancer and melanoma have had on life insurance actuarial assumptions.

In this video, Merle and her daughter Valda talk about the impact on their family of Merle's cancer diagnosis and treatment and what the recovery process involves.

The impact of a parent's cancer diagnosis for young people can be wide ranging and long lasting.

Children of all ages were impacted by their parent's cancer diagnosis and initiated a number of coping strategies in response.