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We will investigate whether the Respecting Choices program will improve communication between patients and healthcare professionals, will improve the QOL and wellbeing of patients and their relatives, will reduce futile treatments and unnecessary…
We aim to test the effectiveness of a patient-targeted preparatory tool (*Gesprekswijzer*) and an oncologist-targeted communication skills training to enhance shared decision making in consultations about palliative systemic treatment. The primary…
This study examines the effect of systematic geriatic screening, via a geriatric oncology care module and geriatric interventions, on the quality of life of patients aged 70 years or older with colorectal carcinoma. We also examine whether…
To study prevalence and consequences of cognitive, psychological, social and functional decline in elderly breast cancer patients, in comparison to a population elderly without breast cancer.
In this research project it is investigated if abdominal ultrasound measurement of prostate volume performed by the GP is equivalent to the prostate volume measured by the transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) performed by the urologist. Also the effect on…
The aim of this study is to develop and evaluate a shared care survivorship care plan (SCP) to follow-up patients with metastatic testicular cancer after completion of chemotherapy that resulted in complete remission.
Optimalisation of genetic counseling for patients with breast cancer, by also making use of other ways to provide information than the personal consultation.
1. Developing novel approaches to determine the clinical significance of UVs. 2. Developing new clinical guidelines and implement them into clinical practice.
The primary aim of the study is to identify breast cancer patients who experience objective and/ or subjective cognitive dysfunction one year after chemotherapy and find determinants of this cognitive dysfunction on patients' quality of life…
The aim of the study will be to examine the relationship between personality, QoL and diurnal cortisol rhythm in women with a suspicion of breast cancer with regard to morbidity, prognosis and mortality.
In preparation of a larger RCT we aim to conduct a pilot study which investigates the feasibility of the described physical exercise program and its effects. Purpose of this study is to develop this exercise program, to test the implementation and…
This study will focus on the nutritional problems described above of children treated for cancer. The study will describe: the nutritional state during treatment, the determinants affecting the nutritional intake and the impact of nutritional…
To assess whether adjuvant chemotherapy can be safely omitted in patients with pathological stage I (pT1a/b/cN0) TNBC and a high sTIL score (defined as >=50% for patients <40 years at the time of TNBC diagnosis; >=75% for…
To assess the effect of a bundle of non-pharmacological interventions implemented in the post-anesthesia care unit on the total serum cortisol levels after intermediate and major surgery.
To set up a cohort of breast cancer patients, collecting information on patient characteristics, short and long-term clinical and patient reported data, and to compare outcomes with a healthy refrence population. whichThe cohort will also serve as…
Physical ExeRcise Following Esophageal Cancer Treatment (PERFECT) Study: a randomized clinical trial
Primary Objective: - To investigate whether a 12-week exercise intervention increases HRQoL in patients after curatively intended EC surgery compared to a usual care control group.Secondary Objective(s): - To investigate whether a 12-week exercise…
To determine whether the multimodal prehabilitation program (without extending the time from MDT meeting to operation beyond the DLCA-S norm of 3 weeks) for patients with NSCLC undergoing anatomical lung resection in MMC and ASz:1. is feasible 2.…
To investigate whether implementation of a best practice program for preoperative optimisation of patients with a focus on screening, assessment, and intervention of 8 potentially (partly) modifiable risk factors (low (aerobic) fitness level,…
The primary objective of this research is to obtain insight in de (cost-)efficiency of a multidisciplinary intervention focused on the improvement of return to work after sick leave of employees with cancer. Specific research questions are:- Does…