Does a negative second biopsy give patients false hope?

When prognosis is poor, does false hope add to leukemia patients' pain?

Although advances in chemotherapy treatments for chronic lymphocytic leukemia have increased the quality of life for many patients, few advances have had a substantial effect on survival for those in the late stages of the disease. In light of a June 3, 1998, report in the Journal of the American Medical Association on false hope adding to cancer patients' pain, what should doctors be telling p...

Does a base tan protect from future burns or give a false sense of security?

Indications for a second prostate biopsy in patients suspected with prostate cancer after an initial negative prostate biopsy

BACKGROUND The present study aimed to evaluate the indications for a second prostate biopsy in patients suspected with prostate cancer after an initial negative prostate biopsy. METHODS The present study included 421 patients who underwent repeat prostate biopsy between January 2007 and December 2015 at three hospitals. Clinicopathological data, including patient age, body mass index, history...

Autobiographical Brand Images Give a Higher Chance to False Memory as Compared to Neutral Images

Consumers’ prior experiences shape an episodic memory which largely influences their decision-making process. This episodic memory is mainly linked to cognitive and emotional perception and we know that a brand image influences our cognitive and emotional perception. Nevertheless, it has not been well described how autobiographical memories of brand images differ from those of other types of im...

Can there be false hope in recovery?

Although hope is key to recovery, might the course of some people's mental illness be so severe that false promise is offered? This paper unpacks considerations and, after a critical analysis, concludes hope is still central to healing and personal well-being.