Compliance with follow-up of patients treated for non-seminomatous testicular cancer.
Many patients with Stage 1 non-seminomas are now treated by orchidectomy and close follow-up along. Chart review indicated that a group of such patients, compared with patients treated with chemotherapy, tended to be less compliant with follow-up. A questionnaire given to a second sample of patients confirmed that surgical patients underestimated the dangers of the disease and chances of relapse, and doubted the value of follow-up.
Young
B J
BJ
Department of Psychosocial Resources, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Bultz
B D
BD
Russell
J A
JA
Trew
M S
MS
D000328:Adult; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009919:Orchiectomy; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology* / Q000601:surgery
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents