Is one-day hospitalization suitable for patients with history of cancer?

The aim of this inquiry was to question 50 patients before a traditional ho spitalization in a regional center, in order to know their opinion about on e-day surgery. Among 44 answers from 41 women and 3 men, 29 were against, 1 1 favourable and 4 without opinion. After their hospitalization, only 4 cha nged their mind. The main reasons, in case of unfavourable answer, were lac k of security and fear of pain. Psychologic aid in traditional hospitalizat ion is frequently cited (34%). This has to be taken into account in ambulat ory cases, (C) 2000 Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.