Publications by authors named "Noemi E Peterson"
Objective: There is increased awareness of the issue of exceptional survival beyond expectations among cancer patients with poor prognosis, and researchers are starting to look closely at this phenomenon. In this study, we explored the perceptions of these "exceptional patients" as to their understanding and insight into their unusual experience.
Methods: We used a qualitative approach consisting of in-depth, open-ended interviews with exceptional patients in two locations, Texas and Israel, from 2007 to 2014.
Objective: This study sought to better understand the patient s perspective of the experience of recovery from cancer that appeared to defy medical prognoses.
Methods: Fourteen cases of medically verified exceptional outcomes were identified. A qualitative approach, employing long narrative interviews was used.