@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10000455,
	  title     = {Assessing Chemo-Radiotherapy Induced Toxicity and Quality of Life of Cancer Patients},
	  author    = {A. Taqaddas},
	  country	= {},
	  institution	= {},
	  abstract     = {Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are one of the major
treatment modalities that play important role in the management of a
number of different cancers. This study for the first time evaluates the
toxicity of these treatment modalities and its impact on quality of life
of cancer patients in Pakistan. The study also for the first time
determines what cancer patients of different ages and cancer stages
believe would be an effective intervention to manage their
psychosocial needs and treatment induced toxicity. The article also
provides evidence based approach for the use of variety of
interventions to mange cancer treatment induced morbidity and
toxicity. In light of the present study and reviewed research data,
evidence based recommendations are also made for selection of
appropriate interventions to manage Pain, Nausea and Vomiting,
Anxiety and Depression, Fatigue and Overall QOL of cancer
survivors.
},
	    journal   = {International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences},
	  volume    = {9},
	  number    = {1},
	  year      = {2015},
	  pages     = {59 - 81},
	  ee        = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10000455},
	  url   	= {https://publications.waset.org/vol/97},
	  bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/},
	  issn  	= {eISSN: 1307-6892},
	  publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology},
	  index 	= {Open Science Index 97, 2015},
	}