Clinical trials in osteosarcoma treatment: patients' perspective through art

Recent Results Cancer Res. 2009:179:345-61. doi: 10.1007/978-3-540-77960-5_22.

Abstract

Patients with osteosarcoma were encouraged to create artwork about their experiences of taking part in the EURAMOS 1 clinical trial. Art sessions allowed patients to express their feelings and talk openly about their condition and treatment. Each patient created artwork which reveals their experience through chemotherapy and surgery as well as their hopes for the future. Patients supported a positive focussed art activity which can help improve their quality of life during cancer treatment.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Art*
  • Attitude to Health
  • Bone Neoplasms / psychology*
  • Clinical Trials as Topic*
  • Humans
  • Osteosarcoma / psychology*
  • Patients / psychology*
  • Self Concept