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Looking beyond our own realities by Fitch, Margaret I

“…During the last few months, I have had the opportunity to participate in oncology nursing conferences in Tanzania, Kenya, Thailand, and Scotland. I have also…”
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Editorial: Reproductive health and mental health in LMICs: adolescent health by Fitch, Margaret I

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Editorial: Forging the new normal by Fitch, Margaret I

“…I have been reading lately about resilience and what it takes to live in a changing world. As we approach the waning of COVID's intensity, there is quite a bit…”
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Perspectives of Cancer Survivors with Low Income: A Content Analysis Exploring Concerns, Positive Experiences, and Suggestions for Improvement in Survivorship Care by Nicoll, Irene, Lockwood, Gina, Fitch, Margaret I

“…The number of cancer survivors in Canada has reached 1.5 million and is expected to grow. It is important to understand cancer survivors' perspectives about…”
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Cancer Survivors Living in Rural Settings: A Qualitative Exploration of Concerns, Positive Experiences and Suggestions for Improvements in Survivorship Care by Nicoll, Irene, Lockwood, Gina, Fitch, Margaret I

“…In Canada, the number of cancer survivors continues to increase. It is important to understand what continues to present difficulties after the completion of…”
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Editorial: Focus on maternal mental health during pregnancy and after childbirth by Fitch, Margaret I, Hynie, Michaela

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Patient Perspectives about Spirituality and Spiritual Care by Fitch, Margaret, Bartlett, Ruth

“…Objective: This study was undertaken to explore the perspectives regarding spirituality and spiritual care held by individuals with advanced disease. The aim…”
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The PRO-ACTIVE trial protocol: a randomized study comparing the effectiveness of PROphylACTic swallow InterVEntion for patients receiving radiotherapy for head and neck cancer by Martino, R, Fitch, M I, Fuller, C D, Hope, A, Krisciunas, G, Langmore, S E, Lazarus, C, Macdonald, C L, McCulloch, T, Mills, G, Palma, D A, Pytynia, K, Ringash, J, Sultanem, K, Theurer, J, Thorpe, K E, Hutcheson, K

“…Swallowing therapy is commonly provided as a treatment to lessen the risk or severity of dysphagia secondary to radiotherapy (RT) for head and neck cancer…”
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Patient and Family Financial Burden in Cancer: A Focus on Differences across Four Provinces, and Reduced Spending Including Decisions to Forego Care in Canada by Longo, Christopher J, Maity, Tuhin, Fitch, Margaret I, Young, Jesse T

“…This study aimed to examine provincial differences in patient spending for cancer care and reductions in household spending including decisions to forego care…”
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Bridging the gap: The role of nurses in promoting exercise for cancer survivors by Ramsey, Imogen, Fitch, Margaret I, Chan, Raymond J

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Exploring patient experiences with a telehealth approach for the PRO-ACTIVE trial intervention in head and neck cancer patients by Khan, M M, Manduchi, B, Rodriguez, V, Fitch, M I, Barbon, C E A, McMillan, H, Hutcheson, K A, Martino, R

“…Following the COVID-19 directive to cease non-essential services, a rapid shift was made in the delivery of Speech Language Pathology (SLP) dysphagia…”
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Psychometric properties of patient-reported outcome measures for dysphagia in head and neck cancer: a systematic review protocol using COSMIN methodology by Manduchi, Beatrice, Che, Zhiyao, Fitch, Margaret I, Ringash, Jolie, Howell, Doris, Martino, Rosemary

“…Dysphagia (swallowing difficulty) is one of the most common and debilitating sequelae of head and neck cancer (HNC). Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs)…”
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BRIEF COMMUNICATION: Perspectives of survivors: Relationship changes following cancer diagnosis and treatment by Fitch, Margaret I

“…"œAnxiety about the stress I put my husband through, caring for my elderly mother,fear about not seeing my grandchildren grow up."(survivor following cancer…”
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Coping style and typology of perceived social support of male partners of women with breast cancer by Cheng, Terry, Jackman, Maureen, McQuestion, Maurene, Fitch, Margaret I

“…This article reports on one component of an exploratory qualitative study, namely male partners' coping style of self-reliance, and the perceived social…”
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Relationship between income and concerns about physical changes and help-seeking by older adult cancer survivors: a secondary analysis by Nicoll, Irene, Lockwood, Gina, Strohschein, Fay J, Fitch, Lauren, Longo, Christopher J, Newton, Lorelei, Fitch, Margaret I

“…Globally, the number of older adults surviving cancer is anticipated to grow rapidly over the next decades. Cancer and its treatment can leave survivors with a…”
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We are not there yet by Fitch, Margaret I

“…I have been struck recently by the number of articles in newspapers and journals that focus on themes of navigating the "˜new normal' or coping with the…”
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The Changing Face of Lung Cancer: Survivor Perspectives on Patient Engagement by Fitch, Margaret

“…Objective: Advances in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer have resulted in an increasing number of individuals living longer following their diagnosis…”
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Every Story Is Different: Experiences With Body Changes Related to Cancer by Cole, Linda, Easley, Julie, Grightmire, Leslie, Lakshmanan, Ellil Mathiyan, Matthias, Sharon J, McBoyle, Karen, Piercell, Emily, Purdy, Amelia, Schneider, Nancy, Wassersug, Richard J, Martino, Rosemary, Fitch, Margaret I

“…One of the important aspects of stakeholder engagement in cancer care and system planning is hearing from individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer about…”
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The Effect of a Nurse-Led Family Involvement Program on Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Advanced-Stage Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Klankaew, Sukhuma, Temthup, Suthisa, Nilmanat, Kittikorn, Fitch, Margaret I

“…Psychological distress is commonly reported in patients with advanced cancer. Family is considered a psychological supporter for patients during their cancer…”
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Editorial: Living through uncertain times by Fitch, Margaret I

“…And so, another year begins. What will it bring to our doorsteps?I had originally planned to write this editorial about the relief of moving beyond the…”
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