Experiences of patients with cervical cancer undergoing concurrent chemoradiation therapy at the Korle-Bu teaching hospital in Ghana: an explorative qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in women worldwide, especially in limited-resource settings. Concurrent chemoradiation followed by brachytherapy is the standard of care for patients with locally advanced cervical cancer. Concurrent treatment with external beam radiotherapy and chemotherapy is however, associated with a considerable risk of toxicity. Patients who are treated experience emotional, psychological, social, financial and physiological consequences. The aim of the study was to explore the experiences of women with cervical cancer undergoing concurrent chemoradiation therapy at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana, and to identify aspects of care that could be improved to enhance their overall treatment experienc

SUBMITTER: Setsoafia EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12512744 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature