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Abstract
The present study aimed to evaluate concerns of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy and combination therapy about self care. A descriptive design was used. The study was carried out on 122 adult cancer patients at the Oncology Institute in Damietta City. There were statistically significant differences among patients in three treatment modalities and the age of 60-80 years, urban, married patients and patient diagnosed of cancer from 1 to 3 years and psychological concerns. No statistical significant difference was found between socio- demographic characteristics of patients in three treatment modalities and social relation alteration and spiritual concerns. The study recommended to identify the awareness of nurses about the effect of patient’s concerns for compliance to therapeutic maneuvers.