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Quality of Life in Oncology

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Part of the book series: Recent Results in Cancer Research ((RECENTCANCER,volume 197))

Abstract

Continuous improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer lead to improved cure rates and longer survival. However, in many patients, the disease becomes chronic. In this context, the patients’ quality of life (QOL) becomes a crucial issue. After an introduction about QOL, results from different areas of cancer treatment are presented considering their impact on QOL. Finally, implications are discussed for researchers, clinicians, and patients.

Sittin’ on the front porch

ice cream in my hand

meltin’ in the sun

all that chocolate on my tongue

and that’s good enough

reason to live

good enough reason to live….

And if I die young, at least I got some chocolate on my tongue… (The Wood Brothers 2006).

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Goerling, U., Stickel, A. (2014). Quality of Life in Oncology. In: Goerling, U. (eds) Psycho-Oncology. Recent Results in Cancer Research, vol 197. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-40187-9_10

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