Improving quality of life among cancer patients in Malaysia.
There are an almost infinite number of states of health, all with differing qualities that can be affected by many factors. Each aspect of health has many components which contribute to multidimensionality. Cancer and its' related issues surrounding the treatment plan contribute to the variety of changes of quality of life of cancer patients throughout their life. The objective of this article was to provide an overview of some of the issues that can affect their quality of life and initiatives towards successful care in Malaysia by reviewing relevant reports and articles. The current strategies can be further strengthened by prevention of cancer while improving quality of service to cancer patients.
Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre. sh_ezat@yahoo.com
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D006078:Government Programs; D006801:Humans; D008296:Malaysia; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy; D010166:Palliative Care; D058996:Quality Improvement; D011788:Quality of Life