Publications by authors named "Hajar Kaiss"

Article Synopsis
  • - The study explores fasting practices among Muslim cancer patients undergoing external radiation therapy during Ramadan, aiming to understand how they manage fasting alongside treatment.
  • - Conducted at Ibn Rochd University Hospital in Casablanca, the research included 209 patients, revealing that while most fasted before their cancer diagnosis, only 39.2% continued to fast during treatment, with only 40% discussing this with their oncologist.
  • - The results indicate that disease stage was the main factor influencing fasting decisions, highlighting a need for further research on the effects of fasting during cancer treatment to provide better guidance for patients.
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