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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.

Infusing paclitaxel without an inline filter

Lisa A. Thompson, PharmD, BCOP May 22, 2012

What are the potential problems associated with infusing paclitaxel without an inline filter?

Administering tumor necrosis factor medications

Lisa A. Thompson, PharmD, BCOP May 22, 2012

Do all tumor necrosis factor medications for rheumatoid arthritis require 1.2 micron filter tubing?

Benefits of using probiotics

Lisa A. Thompson, PharmD, BCOP May 22, 2012

What are the benefits of probiotics? Does any particular kind offer more benefits than the others?

Vemurafenib (Zelboraf)

Bette Weinstein Kaplan, Maribel Pereiras, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP May 11, 2012

Vemurafenib is a B-RAF enzyme inhibitor indicated for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma with BRAF V600E mutation.

Using anticoagulants to manage venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer

Lisa A. Thompson, PharmD, BCOP; Miryoung Kim, PharmD May 09, 2012

Incidence of VTE is higher in oncology patients. Its signs and symptoms should be heeded with prompt therapeutic and mechanical interventions.

Helping children understand cancer

Helen H. Miller, LCSW, ACSW May 02, 2012

Patients with cancer may seek guidance on how and how much to tell their children about their diagnosis and treatment.

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.

Meditation techniques for cancer patients

April 04, 2012

The many benefits of meditation include reduce anxiety, ease pain, increase flexibility, and improve overall health. Although medication is not a cure, it may improve quality of life for patients with cancer.

Integrative care options

April 02, 2012

Various activities can help patients cope with cancer and its treatments. These techniques should not replace medical care, but they can enhance patients' quality of life.