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Abstract
Background: Proper assessment of unmet supportive care needs of cancer women undergoing chemotherapy and providing this care in any problem facing them is very important to improve their rehabilitation and quality of life. Aim: This study aimed to assess the supportive care needs among cancer women undergoing chemotherapy. Design: A descriptive cross sectional study design was utilized. Setting: This study was conducted at the Oncology Center at Mansoura University, Mansoura city, Dakahlia governorate, Egypt. Sample type: A purposive sample was utilized. Study Sample: The study sample included 354 women with cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Tools: Two tools were used; a structured interview questionnaire and Short -form supportive care needs questionnaire (SCNS –SF34). Results: More than half of the studied women reported high somatic & daily life and psychological needs, nearly half of them reported high patient survelliance & support and health system & information needs. Nearly half of them reported moderate sexuality needs. There was a highly statistical significant association between the studied women’s demograghic characteristics and total supportive care needs score, also between medical history and total supportive care needs score. Conclusion: The present study question was answered where cancer women undergoing chemotherapy reported high somatic and daily life, psychological, patient surveillance & support and health system &information supportive care needs and moderate sexuality needs. Recommendation: Greater attention should be given to meet supportive care needs for cancer women undergoing chemotherapy.