The appreciation of peer support can vary from one country to another due to the cultural and relational differences. This study explores what perceptions French adolescents and young adults (AYAs) in post-treatment for cancer have of the place of sick peers during their treatment and what can make barriers to meet them. A semistructured interview has been proposed 6 months after the end of cancer treatments.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe third Cancer Plan (2014-2019) has helped with the recognition of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer's medical and psychosocial specificities and has enabled the creation of dedicated structures in France. The study involved 43 AYA patients ( = 21; = 22) between 15 and 27 years old ( = 19.9), diagnosed with all types of cancer, and were recruited in two French cancer centers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDonepezil is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor commonly used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Its use has been associated with increased bone mass in humans and animals. However, the effect of postoperative administration of donepezil on bone healing remains unknown.
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