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ArticleScientific reports2026

Awareness of disease extent and perceived palliative treatment goals among oncology patients: a multicenter study.

Manar Hamed, Hend M Hamdy Rashed Elkalla, Waled Bahaj, Rehab Hassan, Aalaa M Abdou, Samar Horya, Basma Rezk Farouk, Rabab M Farghaly, Eman Mahmoud Shoaib, Sanaa Saber Abd El-Raheem and 8 more

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Manar HamedMedical Oncology Unit, Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Oncology Centre, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt. manarhamed@mans.edu.eg.ORCID 0000-0003-3595-4333
Hend M Hamdy Rashed ElkallaClinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
Waled BahajDivision of Hematology Oncology, University of Louisville, Brown Cancer Center, Louisville, USA.
Rehab HassanMedical Oncology and Hematology Department, South Egypt Cancer Institute, Assiut University, Asyut, Egypt.
Aalaa M AbdouEl Zaitoun Specialized Hospital, Ministry of Health and Population, Cairo, Egypt.
Samar HoryaClinical Pharmacist, Oncology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
Basma Rezk FaroukBiostatistics and Cancer Epidemiology Department, South Egypt Cancer Institute, Assiut University, Asyut, Egypt.
Rabab M FarghalyMedical Oncology and Hematology Department, South Egypt Cancer Institute, Assiut University, Asyut, Egypt.
Eman Mahmoud ShoaibClinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
Sanaa Saber Abd El-RaheemMedical Oncology and Hematology Department, South Egypt Cancer Institute, Assiut University, Asyut, Egypt.
Sally Abdelfattah ElkhamisyClinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
Mayada Fawzy SedikMedical Oncology and Hematology Department, South Egypt Cancer Institute, Assiut University, Asyut, Egypt.
Ghada Mohamed Ahmad ZahirClinical Oncology Department, Mansoura New General Hospital, Mansoura, Egypt.
Sara Mahmoud El ZayatClinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
Hadeel Gamal ElghameryClinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
Mohamed Roshdy Mohamed Al JamalClinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
Omar HamdySurgical Oncology Department, Oncology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
Mohamed M HegaziDivision of Hematology Oncology, University of Louisville, Brown Cancer Center, Louisville, USA.

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Abstract

In Egypt, approximately 134,000 new cancer cases and over 30,000 deaths are recorded annually. Unfortunately, a considerable proportion of patients present with an advanced stage. This patient population often faces a misconception that if they understand their disease stage and treatment goals, it will increase their anxiety. This study assessed Egyptian patients' perceptions of their treatment objectives and the factors influencing their understanding. A survey-based study was conducted involving 487 Stage IV solid malignancy patients receiving palliative care at four Egyptian cancer centers. The survey assessed the patients' awareness of their cancer diagnosis, stage, and treatment goals. Demographic data were collected. Responses were compared with medical records, and a total knowledge score (TKS) was calculated. A cutoff of ≥ 75% was set for satisfactory knowledge. Of the 487 patients, 46 (9.4%) denied having cancer and were excluded. Among the remaining 441 patients, despite 85.5% accurately knowing their tumor site, only 20.4% defined their exact tumor stage, and only 12% understood that the treatment was palliative rather than curative, while 28.9% thought that their tumors were benign. Collectively, 12% demonstrated a satisfactory knowledge level. The most significant factor that correlated positively with TKS was the education level (r

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeNeoplasmsPalliative CareAdultAgedEgyptFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesPalliative careQuality of lifeTreatment goals

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