Psychosocial and economic impact of cancer.
This article explores the psychosocial and economic implications of cancer and their relevance to the clinician. After a general overview of the topic, the authors focus on aspects of particular importance to the dental professional, including the psychosocial and economic implications of the oral complications of cancer and its therapy, head and neck cancers, and special issues among children with cancer and cancer survivors.
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D002648:Child; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D005190:Family; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000191:economics / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007348:Insurance, Health / Q000191:economics; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000191:economics / Q000523:psychology*; D011788:Quality of Life; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D013280:Stomatitis / Q000191:economics / Q000209:etiology; D016019:Survival Analysis
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents