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E V Demin

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PubMed1998

[Breast cancer as a social problem and common aspects with other oncologic patients].

Problems of peculiar relationships between oncologists, society and general public, on the one hand, and cancer patients, on the other, are discussed with respect to breast cancer. It is suggested that if one's right to take care of one's life is to be honored, cancer patients are to have access to more information on their disease must doctor should be prepared to give away more of it in their conversations. Once one is aware of responsibility for one's health, the advantages of an earlier visit to a doctor and, conversely, the tragedy of a belated call become quite apparent. Such awareness is not feasible unless society becomes the patients ally in every-day activities of cancer control. This approach calls for a revision of somewhat out-dated deontological principles as well as measures aimed at getting the public to change their attitudes towards cancer patients. Simultaneously, the medical profession must receive an education in dealing healthy people and cancer patients. The engagement of former cancer patients, who have an experience of a program of social rehabilitation, will make the efforts to cure those who are still sick more meaningful and boost their morale.

Breast Neoplasms↗
PubMed1998

[Cancer can be "restricted" using the international program "Reach to Recovery"].

An important problem of communication between oncologists, society and cancer patients is discussed using the instance of breast cancer patients. It is suggested that higher general awareness of cancer can raise the cultural standards of the population. Cancer patients can improve the quality of their life by accessing the experience of the Reach-to-Recovery Program which envisages recruiting selected and specially-trained people who had cancer. The first detailed descriptions of the goals, objectives, regulations and problems involved in volonteer oncologists work are starting to appear on the pages of scientific journals in Russian. The practical success of this international program are illustrated by the achievements of the Association Nadezhda which has been active in St. Petersburg for 10 years. The damaging effect of cancer diagnosis on morale can be effectively dealt with only by joint effort. Each member of society must be aware of his or her responsibility for his or her own health and fully realize all advantages of early medical advice as well as devastating consequences when it is sought too late.

Breast Neoplasms↗
PubMed1996

Supportive care in cancer patients in St. Petersburg.

The supportive care programme in St. Petersburg has existed for more than 10 years and works mainly with breast cancer patients. It includes physical procedures, psychotherapy and support given by volunteers of the Hope/ Nadezhda Association, who operate in accordance with the Reach to Recovery International Programme. In the last stages the pain relief service is activated and has good results. The Anticancer/Antirak Society in St. Petersburg provides cancer patients with help and information. Our experience with this kind of care is described and some outcomes are reported.

Breast Neoplasms↗
PubMed1996

[The problem of non-medical support of breast cancer patients after radical surgery and its practical solution].

The paper deals with the role of social and psychological support of breast cancer patients by volontiers who formerly suffered the same disease. The volontiers were selected and trained on the basis of the guidelines of the international program The Road to Recovery. Considering his experience gained with the running of the Nadezhda (Hope) Association, St. Petersburg, the author deems socializing with cancer patients possible and desirable. It will promote their standing in society and improve the quality of their life.

Breast Neoplasms↗
PubMed1989

[The social and work activities of patients after the radical treatment of lung cancer].

One hundred and twenty-six radically treated patients with lung cancer showed a decrease in the majority of parameters of socio-occupational activity. A comparative study in two groups of patients (lobectomy-95 and pneumonectomy-31) established a correlation between the extent of surgery and degree of socio-occupational activity rehabilitation which was most pronounced in terms of patients' intercourse, resumption of occupational activity and duration of rehabilitation and invalidity periods. Psychoemotional status of lobectomized patients proved better than that in cases having undergone pneumonectomy.

Adult↗
PubMed1989

[The problems of the work rehabilitation of breast cancer patients after radical treatment].

The paper discusses issues in occupational rehabilitation of breast cancer patients following radical treatment. A high level of labor orientation is emphasized which is to be considered in assessing working ability in an individual patient. As many as 71.2% of patients resumed working. Improvement in functional and psychoemotional status observed in the majority of patients as a result of rehabilitation treatment contributed to orientation to resume social activity.

Adult↗
PubMed1986

[An experience with the rehabilitation of breast cancer patients after radical treatment].

Breast cancer out-patients rehabilitation may be similarly effective for all tumor localizations provided the peculiarities of primary treatment are considered. Its application opens up new vistas since it ensures an improvement and stabilization of mental and emotional state and reduces anxiety in cancer patients. A course of rehabilitation is followed by the change for better functional indexes and stimulation of interest in taking up an occupation.

Adult↗
PubMed1984

[Rehabilitation of patients with cancer of the proximal section of the stomach].

A clinical and socio-psychological study showed that more than 50% of patients with cancer of the proximal part of the stomach may be rehabilitated following radical treatment (surgery or radiation plus surgery). Large contingents of cancer patients may return to work if a number of requirements e. g. provision of regular meals at the place of work, sparing diet, reduced working hours, healthy psychological climate, etc. are met.

Combined Modality Therapy↗