Doctor—I want to do more! German Cancer patients’ use of dietary supplements and non-prescription drugs—An evaluation of the German Cancer Information Service, German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 181
Author(s):  
B. Hiller
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Research ◽  
Dietary Supplements ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Prescription Drugs ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Research Center ◽  
Cancer Information ◽  
Cancer Information Service ◽  
German Cancer Research

Cancer Patients' Information Needs across the Cancer Care Continuum: Evidence from the Cancer Information Service

2005 ◽  
Vol 10 (sup1) ◽  
pp. 15-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Squiers ◽  
Lila J. Finney Rutten ◽  
Katherine Treiman ◽  
Mary Anne Bright ◽  
Bradford Hesse
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Cancer Information ◽  
Cancer Information Service ◽  
Care Continuum ◽  
Cancer Care Continuum

National Cancer Information Service in Italy: An information points network as a new model for providing information for cancer patients

2011 ◽  
Vol 97 (4) ◽  
pp. 510-516 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivana Truccolo ◽  
Rosaria Bufalino ◽  
Maria Antonietta Annunziata ◽  
Anita Caruso ◽  
Anna Costantini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Cancer Information ◽  
Cancer Information Service ◽  
New Model

scholarly journals Complementary therapies for cancer patients: assessing information use and needs

2009 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.J. Verhoef ◽  
L. Trojan ◽  
G.D. Armitage ◽  
L. Carlson ◽  
R.J. Hilsden
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Complementary Therapies ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Cancer Information ◽  
Cancer Information Service ◽  
Care Environment ◽  
Information Preferences ◽  
Cancer Management

Many cancer patients seek complementary therapies (CTs) for cancer management; however, relatively little is known about patients’ CT information seeking behaviour. Therefore, we assessed: 1) cancer patients’ use of the types and sources of CT information; 2) their information preferences; and 3) their understanding of the phrase “scientific evidence or proof that a therapy works.” We collected data from 404 patients attending the Tom Baker Cancer Centre (TBCC) in Calgary and 303 patients calling the Cancer Information Service (CIS) helpline. In most cases, patients wanted information on the safety of CTs, how CTs work and their potential side effects. Physicians and conventional cancer centres were the most desired sources of CT information, but relatively few patients obtained information via these sources. Although patients were aware of the meaning of scientific evidence, they often used information based on non‑scientific evidence, such as patient testimonials. The creation of a supportive care environment in conventional cancer treatment centres, by providing CT information, may help address cancer patients’ concerns and alleviate some of the stress that may have been caused by the cancer diagnosis.

A Case Study in Dissemination: Lessons Learned From a Pilot Study Involving the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service

2005 ◽  
Vol 10 (sup1) ◽  
pp. 219-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfred C. Marcus ◽  
Jerianne Heimendinger ◽  
Ellen Berman ◽  
Victor Strecher ◽  
Mary Anne Bright ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Cancer Information ◽  
Cancer Information Service

Promoting drug discovery by collaborative innovation: a novel risk- and reward-sharing partnership between the German Cancer Research Center and Bayer HealthCare

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (21-22) ◽  
pp. 1242-1248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Wellenreuther ◽  
Dietrich Keppler ◽  
Dominik Mumberg ◽  
Karl Ziegelbauer ◽  
Monika Lessl
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Research ◽  
Drug Discovery ◽  
Research Center ◽  
German Cancer Research ◽  
Collaborative Innovation ◽  
Bayer Healthcare
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