Handbook of Quality of Life in Cancer

This comprehensive guide tackles the crucial yet complex role of quality of life in oncology, moving beyond survival rates to address the patient's holistic experience. It synthesizes vast research on how wellbeing impacts treatment response and mortality, providing a much-needed resource for navigating this multidimensional aspect of cancer care. The book directly confronts the methodological challenges of measuring and assessing patient-reported outcomes, offering practical frameworks for implementation. With contributions from a diverse range of international experts across various fields, it brings a rich, multi-perspective approach to a topic often fragmented in the existing literature.

What sets this handbook apart is its commitment to bridging the gap between theoretical research and clinical application, making it an indispensable tool for oncologists, nurses, and palliative care specialists. The practical guidance on assessment methodologies empowers healthcare teams to systematically integrate quality of life metrics into patient care plans and clinical trials. Mental health professionals and researchers developing patient-centered interventions will also find its evidence-based approach invaluable. Ultimately, this work elevates the conversation from merely treating disease to truly caring for the person, fundamentally shifting how we define successful cancer outcomes.