Illness perception and symptom burden among cancer patients: cross-sectional study

Illness perception varies by gender, age, cancer stage and type. These findings emphasise the need for personalised psychosocial interventions and educational strategies. Tailored approaches are essential to improve coping and treatment adherence.

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BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
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2026-02-18
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https://doi.org/10.1136/spcare-2025-005998
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Cancer survivorship and care
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Illness perception and symptom burden among cancer patients: cross-sectional study

Dhouha Sakka, Wala Ben Kridis, A. Khanfir
BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
Cancer survivorship and care
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Illness perception and symptom burden among cancer patients: cross-sectional study

Dhouha Sakka, Wala Ben Kridis, A. Khanfir
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Abstract

Illness perception varies by gender, age, cancer stage and type. These findings emphasise the need for personalised psychosocial interventions and educational strategies. Tailored approaches are essential to improve coping and treatment adherence.

BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
University of Sfax (TN), Hopital Universitaire Habib Bourguiba (TN)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 49%
Cancer survivorship and care
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Illness perception and symptom burden among cancer patients: cross-sectional study — Dhouha Sakka, Wala Ben Kridis, et al. · BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS