Pre-treatment expectations of patients with spinal metastases: what do we know and what can we learn from other disciplines? A systematic review of qualitative studies

Pre-treatment expectations of patients with spinal metastases: what do we know and what can we learn from other disciplines? A systematic review of qualitative studies

Abstract Background Little is known about treatment expectations of patients with spinal metastases undergoing radiotherapy and/or surgery. Assuming that patients with spinal metastases share characteristics with patients who had spinal surgery for non-cancer related conditions and with advanced can...

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Main Authors: R. Gal, D. Oostinga, H. Wessels, J. J. Verlaan, R. Charest-Morin, C. G. Fisher, H. M. Verkooijen, A. L. Versteeg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Spinal metastases
Treatment outcomes
Patient expectations
Spine surgery
Advanced cancer
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-020-07683-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-020-07683-7

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