Abstract | PURPOSE: To know and to evaluate the opinion of cancer patients tumors who chose voluntarily to undergo the traditional anti- cancer treatment about Di Bella's therapy when the scientific debate was at its climax. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From March 1, 1998 to May 25, 1998 a questionnaire was distributed to 50 cancer patients. The questionnaire was anonymous, self-administered and included 9 questions. RESULTS: Overall, 35 (70%) patients were in favour of Di Bella's method.; 39 (78%) patients think that it is a successful step against cancer; 35 (70%) patients were willing to undergo the treatment. CONCLUSIONS: The main reasons for the complete trust in Di Bella's therapy were: mass media's power, Prof. Di Bella's image, the absence of toxicity in his therapy. These reasons will be reevaluated at the end of the trial.
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Authors | F Di Filippo, D Serraino, U Tirelli |
Journal | La Clinica terapeutica
(Clin Ter)
1998 Jul-Aug
Vol. 149
Issue 4
Pg. 261-5
ISSN: 0009-9074 [Print] Italy |
Vernacular Title | Studio di valutazione sulla percezione della multiterapia Di Bella (MDB) in pazienti con tumore. |
PMID | 9866886
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
(therapeutic use)
- Data Collection
- Drug Evaluation
- Female
- Humans
- Italy
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Neoplasms
(drug therapy)
- Surveys and Questionnaires
- Treatment Outcome
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