Tumor Humor?

Oncologist. 2016 Dec;21(12):1538-1539. doi: 10.1634/theoncologist.2016-0413. Epub 2016 Nov 18.

Abstract

An anecdote from a radiation-oncology setting is the underpinning of this recommendation that physicians consider introducing humor into the doctor-patient relationship.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Personal Narrative

MeSH terms

  • Androgen Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Chemoradiotherapy / methods
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Oncologists / psychology*
  • Physician-Patient Relations / ethics*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / psychology*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / therapy
  • Wit and Humor as Topic / psychology*

Substances

  • Androgen Antagonists