Finding wise hope beyond a cure

Finding wise hope beyond a cure Catherine Shteynberg calls for health professionals to use clear language when delivering a diagnosis of incurable cancer Catherine ShteynbergDelivering the devastating news of an incurable cancer diagnosis is one of the most important tasks oncologists face.Yet many cancer patients, as I've learnt through experience, support groups, and recent studies, don't always fully understand what their diagnosis means.

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Journal
BMJ
Published
2025-05-14
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.r810
Primary Topic
Empathy and Medical Education
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Finding wise hope beyond a cure

Catherine Shteynberg
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Empathy and Medical Education
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Finding wise hope beyond a cure

Catherine Shteynberg
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Abstract

Finding wise hope beyond a cure Catherine Shteynberg calls for health professionals to use clear language when delivering a diagnosis of incurable cancer Catherine ShteynbergDelivering the devastating news of an incurable cancer diagnosis is one of the most important tasks oncologists face.Yet many cancer patients, as I've learnt through experience, support groups, and recent studies, don't always fully understand what their diagnosis means.

BMJVol. 389
Openalex Percentile: Top 87%
Empathy and Medical Education
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