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BACKGROUND: Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be extremely stressful for patients, as it is a life-threatening disease. However, when this topic is discussed or researched, the psychological state of cancer patients is often ignored or forgotten. The study aimed to measure the levels of hopelessness and social support among cancer patients. It also aimed to assess the relationship between different demographic variables, hopelessness, and social support of these patients. METHODS: The study followed a cross-sectional quantitative design. The setting included Princess Norah Oncology Center, at King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, Jeddah. A convenience sampling technique including 300 cancer patients was followed. Data collection included a demographic questionnaire, the Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS), and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Ethical principles of anonymity and confidentiality were followed. RESULTS: The total number of respondents was 300, with 50% being male and 50% being female. The mean age of patients was 52.6±14.83 years. The most prevalent types of cancer were breast cancer (21.4%), colorectal (15.2%), and lymphoma (12.1%) respectively. Most of the patients were married (71.3%). The mean value of the BHS was 4.5, whereas the mean value of the MSPSS was 67.7. Moreover, the type of cancer showed a significant association between family support and total social support. In colorectal cancer patients, the total social support (71.2 ± 20.1) and family support (26.2 ± 5.0) provided was the highest followed by leukemia (70.3 ± 15.5 and 25.2 ± 5.1) and breast cancer (68.3-± 20.3. and 24.3 ± 6.8). CONCLUSION: The findings of the present study suggest that the levels of hopelessness in cancer patients are moderate, and the levels of social support received by participants are high. In addition, the relationship between the levels of hopelessness and the levels of social support received is inversely proportional.
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Neoplasias , Apoio Social , Humanos , Feminino , Masculino , Estudos Transversais , Neoplasias/psicologia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Arábia Saudita/epidemiologia , Inquéritos e Questionários , Esperança , Adulto , Seguimentos , Prognóstico , IdosoRESUMO
Acute Vasitis a rare condition, but one that can present with a diagnostic dilemma, if not recognized and managed appropriately, may lead to unnecessary surgical interventions with consequent morbidity for the patient. A 27 year old healthy male, presented with left scrotal pain associated with inguinoscrotal swelling. Physical examination revealed left scrotum tenderness and swelling extended along left inguinal area. CT showed multi loculated cystic fluid collection within left seminal vesicle. Acute Vasitis is a rare differential diagnosis for acute scrotum and This case report summarizes the importance of identifying it and how imaging can prevent unnecessary surgical intervention.