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Tutorial Presentation: Breathlessness in patients with advanced cancer Aim Breathlessness is a common and difficult problem in advanced cancer. It can completely dominate a patient's life, causing physical disability, loss of independence and dignity and lowered self esteem. Breathlessness in cancer patients is seen as a distressing symptom, influenced by physical, psychological, emotional and social factors. The audience will gain awareness of the major causes of breathlessness and how it can be managed efficiently by the patient, their families and health care professional to maintain and promote quality of life. Thus, this presentation will enlighten the audience of the effects that breathlessness on patients with advanced cancer has on their physical, psychosocial and financial lifestyle. Overview This tutorial presentation will discuss the following key points: - Definition of breathlessness - Major causes of breathlessness - Symptoms and signs of breathlessness - Consequences of breathlessness and their influence on the patients lifestyle - Assessment of breathlessness -...

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