Publications by authors named "Handman M"

Physical exercise has been shown to enhance quality of life (QOL) in cancer survivors using pretest-posttest designs and compared to usual care (i.e. no intervention).

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  • Clinical studies typically compare side effects of treatments and placebos, but motivated women may downplay side effects of potentially lifesaving drugs like tamoxifen.
  • Reports indicate that depression is more prevalent during tamoxifen use than the manufacturer acknowledges.
  • An exploratory study of 25 women revealed ambivalence in attributing symptoms to tamoxifen, with many linking fatigue and depression to other factors, particularly among those experiencing higher life stress.
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