For 50 years, the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) has conducted and coordinated pan-European cancer clinical research and large-scale clinical trials in Europe, and many standard cancer treatments are a direct consequence of these trials. The EORTC was a pioneer in promoting multidisciplinary cancer research and is one of Europe’s leading players in facilitati...

The purpose of this study is to compare total and partial larygectomy on private life functions and sexuality in patients with laryngeal cancer. The study included 31 partial laryngectomy patients (Group 1) and 51 total laryngectomy patients (Group 2) who were operated for laryngeal cancer. European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) head and neck cancer module (QLQ-H&N35...

Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the effect taste changes on quality life in cancer patients taking chemotherapy Material and Methods: This descriptive was conducted between January 2020 September with receiving inpatient outpatient unit a university hospital. sample consisted 466 who met inclusion criteria received same treatment at Data were collected using Introductory Information ...

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the association survival with nutritional status, comorbidity and life quality patients locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) coexisting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Patients methods: This was performed 64 (6 female, 58 male) diagnosed NSCLC from March August 2015. Demographic features were evaluated Mini Nutritiona...

Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a very common disease in the elderly population and its incidence in this particular population is expected to increase further, because of the ageing of the Western population. Despite this, limited data are available for the treatment of these patients and, therefore, the development of evidence-based treatment recommendations is challenging. In 2010, Eur...

Quality of life is multi-dimensional, including issues relating to symptoms from the disease but also social, emotional, functional and financial domains. Debate remains on the true definition of quality of life and its measurement. Quality of life measurements are best done by patients themselves, although, in some situations a proxy such as carer or relative can be substituted. Healthcare wor...

BACKGROUND This study was aimed at comparing the quality of life, body image, and perceived social support in women with breast cancer surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients receiving breast-conserving surgery (BCS) (n = 72), mastectomy alone (n = 44), and mastectomy with breast reconstruction (n = 41) were evaluated using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality...

Anemia is frequently experienced by cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and can negatively impact the patient's prognosis. Blood transfusions, iron supplementation (in absolute or functionally iron-deficient anemias), and erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) are among the treatment options for anemia. Treatment options for anemia management should be selected based on the best benefit-to...

Clinical outcomes in patients with invasive aspergillosis have significantly improved [1, 2]. This may, in part, be related to earlier diagnosis, leading to earlier institution of treatment and better tolerated, effective, and safe treatment options [2, 3]. The study of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for invasive aspergillosis has been greatly facilitated by the introduction of definitio...