Factors influencing the hope of patients with advanced cancer while receiving cancer pharmacotherapy

Social support, physical symptoms, and economic and occupational status influence the hope of patients with advanced cancer undergoing cancer pharmacotherapy. Assessing the impact of medication and physical symptoms associated with cancer progression on patients' lives, economic impact of long-term medication, and extent of relationship with people available through work and family may lead to early intervention by identifying individuals who are more likely to experience lower levels of hope.