Bridging cultural and linguistic barriers: South Asian minority women’s experiences of radiotherapy for cervical cancer in Norway

The experiences of minority women with cervical cancer who are treated with radiotherapy are influenced by challenges related to culture and language. This highlights a clear need for individually tailored health information and access to professional interpreters. Additionally, there is a need for support groups conducted in minority languages.

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Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology
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2025-05-17
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tipsro.2025.100315
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Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
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Bridging cultural and linguistic barriers: South Asian minority women’s experiences of radiotherapy for cervical cancer in Norway

Esten Nakken, Lena Fauske, Harbans Singh
Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology
Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
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Bridging cultural and linguistic barriers: South Asian minority women’s experiences of radiotherapy for cervical cancer in Norway

Esten Nakken, Lena Fauske, Harbans Singh
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Abstract

The experiences of minority women with cervical cancer who are treated with radiotherapy are influenced by challenges related to culture and language. This highlights a clear need for individually tailored health information and access to professional interpreters. Additionally, there is a need for support groups conducted in minority languages.

Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation OncologyVol. 34
Oslo University Hospital (NO)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 84%
Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
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