Navigating the challenging storms of cancer management in a national cancer centre: perspectives of female patients
The research highlights the extensive psychological and social effects of cancer and it's treatment. The study revealed the intertwined nature of financial difficulties and non-financial challenges, emphasizing the importance of social support, including religious, family, healthcare, and peer support. The findings suggest that a comprehensive, multidisciplinary management plan which encompasses both medical and supportive care is required to enhance patient well-being.
Authors
- Florence Dedey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6806-9256)
- Naa Adjeley Mensah
- Yaw Mensah
Institutions
- University of Ghana (GH)
- Leverhulme Trust (GB)
- Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (GH)
- University of Oxford (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2024-10-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20360-9
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.85