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Cancer Care

Heartbreak Hill

Ann J. Brady, RN, BSN May 24, 2012

The patient appeared to deny the inevitable course of his disease, and the nurse could only wait for him to reach his point of acceptance.

Integrative care options and resources

May 16, 2012

Cancer patients may wish to explore acupuncture or other integrative care options. The following article details several options and provides related resources.

Cancer hospitalizations rated

May 14, 2012

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) released Statistical Brief #125 Cancer Hospitalizations for Adults, 2009.

Social media and survivorship: 21st century support

Bette Weinstein Kaplan May 10, 2012

A group at the Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, uses modern technology to provide survivorship care and counseling to patients.

Bedside handoffs transform nursing shift changes into relationship-based care

Joyce Pagan May 08, 2012

Patient handoffs conducted at bedside support the principles of relationship-based care and benefits both nurses and patients.

Psychosocial distress screening program can improve outcomes in cancer patients

Traci Dantoni May 04, 2012

A screening program put together by a multidisciplinary team was effective at measuring and reducing distress among cancer patients.

Using a discharge nurse streamlines this administrative process and expedites the patient's return to home

Joyce Pagan May 03, 2012

Assigning the responsibility of following up on patients' discharge needs to one charge nurse can expedite the process and avoid unnecessary disruptions in patient care.

Meditation techniques  and clinical trials for patients

April 19, 2012

Meditation can help relieve stress in cancer patients. The following article details several types of meditation and includes related clinical trials.

Including palliative care at diagnosis is beneficial for patients with advanced cancer

Bette Weinstein Kaplan April 17, 2012

ASCO uses the findings of several studies to support its recommendation to offer palliative care at diagnosis to patients with advanced or metastatic disease.

Perception of breast cancer care differs from actual care quality

April 12, 2012

Study focuses on women from inner cities with newly diagnosed, early-stage breast cancer.

Distress: Assessing the effects of coping with cancer

Rosemarie A. Tucci, RN, MSN April 11, 2012

A cancer diagnosis can cause high levels of distress. Nurses should assess patients frequently and know how to intervene promptly.

Parents stay offline when child has cancer

Delicia Honen Yard April 06, 2012

Parents prefer to receive information from a trusted healthcare provider rather than the Internet when their son or daughter is diagnosed with cancer.

Delicious hospital food? Yes! Cancer center kitchens focus  on stimulating the appetite

Bette Weinstein Kaplan March 30, 2012

Room service and other high-end dietary experiences are improving overall care at many cancer centers.

Young Adults with Cancer

March 20, 2012

Young adults with cancer may find it hard to cope with having such a serious disease. This fact sheet offers tips for younger patients for during and after treatment.

Web-Based Program Helps Manage Cancer-Related Fatigue

March 14, 2012

Fatigue, anxiety, and quality of life improve for participating disease-free cancer survivors.

Identifying barriers to cancer survivorship programs

Kennon McCollum, RN, MSN, APRN-BC February 22, 2012

Successful implementation of survivorship programs can be impeded by institutional policies, physician attitudes, and patient perceptions.

Beads of Courage: A linear  story of a child's bravery on the journey to recovery

Bette Weinstein Kaplan February 22, 2012

Tiny works of art are stringed together to tell a child's story of courage during the course of treatment for cancer or another serious illness.

New tool helps survivors set, reach exercise goals

February 17, 2012

A University of Colorado Cancer Center brochure helps cancer survivors meet exercise recommendations that can improve their quality of life.

Three 'Targeted' Cancer Drugs Up Risk of Fatal Adverse Events

February 09, 2012

No differences found in rates of fatal adverse events between VEGFR TKIs or by tumor types.

Coping With Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma

January 16, 2012

Peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) is a rare and aggressive form of cancer. This fact sheet explains the condition to newly diagnosed patients and provides sources of support.

Don't Be Afraid of Clinical Trials

January 16, 2012

Clinical trials bring about progress in cancer treatment, but patients may be nervous about participating in one. This fact sheet answers common questions about clinical trials.

Your Health Care Team: Your Doctor is Only The Beginning

January 16, 2012

It is essential to remember that you--the patient--are the most important member of your health care team. Use this fact sheet to learn about the different types of health care professionals who will help you during your journey with cancer.

Dietary starch may raise risk of breast cancer recurrence

Delicia Honen Yard January 02, 2012

An increase in carbohydrate intake—particularly starch intake—has been linked with breast cancer recurrence in a recently reported study.

Caring for the caregiver

Helen H. Miller, LCSW, ACSW December 19, 2011

The person who provides care and support at home is an integral part of a patient's care. Nurses need to check on them, too.

Addressing drug shortages

Lisa A. Thompson, PharmD, BCOP December 19, 2011

What actions are being taken in regard to current shortages of chemotherapeutic agents?

Troubleshooting complications of vascular access devices

Dawn Camp-Sorrell, MSN, FNP, AOCN December 15, 2011

VADs enable long-term IV therapy; however, the devices and their use pose a unique set of challenges for nurses.

Make genetic testing part of retinoblastoma care

Delicia Honen Yard November 29, 2011

Genetic evaluations by a multidisciplinary health team improved risk prediction for children with retinoblastoma and their relatives, and prevented overuse of clinical screening tests.

Oncologists need to sharpen their pain-management skills

Delicia Honen Yard November 25, 2011

The results of a recent survey suggest that pain-related knowledge and practice may not be up to par within the oncology community.

Supporting a Loved One With Metastatic Breast Cancer: Caregiving Tips for Men

November 16, 2011

Living with metastatic breast cancer is challenging for both the woman who is diagnosed and for her caregivers. This fact sheet offers tips for men about how to deal with this difficult situation.

Finding Emotional Support for Long-term Illness

November 16, 2011

Advances in medications to treat long-term illnesses have allowed patients to live with their disease for a long time. This fact sheet provides hints for managing the emotional challenges of coping with CML over time.