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P002 Quality of life in patients with Hodgkins and non-Hodgkins malignant lymphoma and multiple myeloma treated by means of autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation: an effect of selected demographic, psychosocial and health aspects on quality of life

✍ Scribed by L. Slovacek; B. Slovackova; L. Jebavy

Publisher: Elsevier Science
Year: 2007
Tongue: English
Weight: 70 KB
Volume: 21
Category: Article
ISSN: 0268-960X
DOI: 10.1016/s0268-960x(07)70075-9

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✦ Synopsis

Introduction:

The haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a treatment option for haematological malignancies, solid tumors, and non-malignant diseases as well. The HSCT has an influence on the course of the disease and the quality of life (QoL) similar to other curative methods.

Materials and Methods:

The study evaluates QoL in patients with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) treated by means of autologous progenitor stem cell transplantation (PSCT). The study was retrospective and descriptive and it was carried out at the

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