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Karen Fasciano
Researcher at Harvard University
Publications - 31
Citations - 982
Karen Fasciano is an academic researcher from Harvard University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Cancer & Psychosocial. The author has an hindex of 12, co-authored 28 publications receiving 689 citations. Previous affiliations of Karen Fasciano include Boston Children's Hospital & Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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Identifying and Addressing the Needs of Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer: Summary of an Institute of Medicine Workshop
Sharyl J. Nass,Lynda K. Beaupin,Wendy Demark-Wahnefried,Karen Fasciano,Patricia A. Ganz,Brandon Hayes-Lattin,Melissa M. Hudson,Brenda Nevidjon,Kevin C. Oeffinger,Ruth Rechis,Lisa C. Richardson,Nita L. Seibel,Ashley Wilder Smith +12 more
TL;DR: Workshop participants identified many gaps and challenges in the care of AYA cancer patients and discussed potential strategies to address these needs, and suggested ways to improve access to care for AYAs and deliver cancer care that better meets the medical and psychosocial needs of A YAs.
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Mental health, treatment preferences, advance care planning, location,and quality of death in advanced cancer patients with dependent children
Matthew Nilsson,Paul K. Maciejewski,Baohui Zhang,Alexi A. Wright,E. D. Trice,Anna C. Muriel,Robert J. Friedlander,Karen Fasciano,Karen Fasciano,Susan D. Block,Holly G. Prigerson +10 more
TL;DR: Whether advanced cancer patients with and without dependent children differ in treatment preferences, mental health, and end‐of‐life (EOL) outcomes is determined.
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Communication About Prognosis With Adolescent and Young Adult Patients With Cancer: Information Needs, Prognostic Awareness, and Outcomes of Disclosure.
TL;DR: Most AYAs with cancer value receiving prognostic information, which is positively associated with aspects of well-being, however, most overestimate chances of cure relative to oncologists, highlighting the importance of efforts to improve communication with this young population.
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Patient-Oncologist Alliance, Psychosocial Well-Being, and Treatment Adherence Among Young Adults With Advanced Cancer
TL;DR: By developing a strong alliance, oncologists may enhance psychosocial well-being and increase treatment adherence in young adult patients with advanced cancer.
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Communication preferences of pediatric cancer patients: talking about prognosis and their future life
TL;DR: While most pediatric cancer patients want to be involved in conversations about their cancer care, including conversations about prognosis, this is an individual and sometimes fluctuating decision, and healthcare providers should be encouraged to discuss preferences for involvement with patients and families.