Publications by authors named "Genevievev Coulombe"
Ann Palliat Med
December 2017
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates gender differences in pain and outcomes for cancer patients with bone metastases undergoing palliative radiotherapy, analyzing data from the NCIC SC.23 trial.
- 298 patients (170 male, 128 female) were assessed using quality of life questionnaires before and after treatment, with comparisons made between genders on their responses and symptom severity.
- Results indicated that while females reported worse nausea and vomiting initially, overall symptom presentations and responses to radiotherapy were largely similar between genders, except for improved emotional well-being reported by females among responders.
