Cancer patients want more written information on side effects
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 06:31
in Health & Medicine
Patients who undergo radiotherapy for pelvic cancers want to be better informed about side effects before treatment, research has revealed. Half of patients who took part in a UK survey reported unmet information needs on a range of issues, including rehabilitation, ways to access supportive services and how to cope with the treatment's sexual consequences.