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Integrative care options help pain management

Helen H. Miller, LCSW, ACSW May 29, 2012

The variety of options available to help patients manage their pain can improve quality of life during and after cancer treatment.

Medical Treatments for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

May 22, 2012

This fact sheet educates patients about the causes of and treatment options for CML.

Coping with Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment

May 22, 2012

Women with breast cancer have many treatment options. This patient fact sheet details the side effects of these treatments and ways to cope.

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.

Heart risks heightened for partners of cancer patients

Delicia Honen Yard May 08, 2012

Spousal caregivers of cancer patients have increased risks of coronary heart disease and stroke that persist over time, researchers have discovered.

Nurse-led education with a DVD improves patient understanding of chemotherapy side effects

Traci Dantoni May 04, 2012

Educating patients with a DVD helped assuage their fears about chemotherapy side effects.

Educational DVD about chemotherapy assuages patient fears about treatment

Traci Dantoni May 03, 2012

Used as an education tool prior to therapy, patients felt more in control, experienced less anxiety, and set realistic expectations.

Knowing versus understanding

Ann J. Brady, RN, BSN May 01, 2012

Nurses anticipate a patient's need for pain meds. But understanding why a patient has no need for them may be difficult.

Managing side effects of tamoxifen

Lisa A. Thompson, PharmD, BCOP April 18, 2012

What is the risk for endometrial cancer in a patient taking tamoxifen to reduce recurrence of ER/PR positive breast cancer after treatment?

Cabazitaxel (Jevtana)

Bette Weinstein Kaplan April 17, 2012

Cabazitaxel is a taxane derivative indicated for treatment of hormone-refractory metastatic prostate cancer in patients previously treated with a docetaxel-containing regimen.

Women confused by DCIS breast diagnosis

Delicia Honen Yard April 16, 2012

Ductal carcinoma in situ has a positive prognosis but requires treatment similar to that for invasive breast cancer, sending a conflicting message.

Many women with cancer missing fertility risk info, services

Delicia Honen Yard April 11, 2012

Few women of childbearing age who are diagnosed with cancer are taking steps to preserve their fertility during treatment.

Perceived stigma drives depression in lung cancer

Delicia Honen Yard April 09, 2012

Greater levels of perceived stigma were related to greater levels of depression in a recent study of persons with non-small cell lung cancer.

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.

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.

Asian breast cancer patients unaware of "chemobrain"

Delicia Honen Yard April 04, 2012

The cognitive effects of chemotherapy are unfamiliar to Asian breast cancer patients even though these disturbances have affected their daily lives.

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.

Surgical oncologists less likely than medical, radiation oncologists to discuss fertility risks with patients

Delicia Honen Yard March 27, 2012

Medical and radiation oncologists are more likely than surgical oncologists to discuss with patients how treatment might affect future fertility.

Web-Based Program Helps Manage Cancer-Related Fatigue

March 14, 2012

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

Stereotactic radiotherapy safe for people with lung cancer and COPD

Delicia Honen Yard March 06, 2012

Stereotactic body radiotherapy is a good option for people with stage 1 non-small-cell lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Clinical trials: A treatment option to think about

February 23, 2012

Patients bombarded with information may find clinical trials difficult to understand. This article explains the concept and defines common terms.

Does informed consent mean  the patient understands?

Ann J. Brady, RN, BSN February 22, 2012

The patient's understanding that surgery was the best next step in her treatment was on her own terms. The nurse needed to understand that.

Side effects of certain cancer drugs may be fatal

Delicia Honen Yard February 22, 2012

Sorafenib, sunitinib, and pazopanib have been found to carry a heightened risk of fatal complications, but the incidence remains low overall.

Using ESAs in patients with cancer-related anemia

Sarah Wenger, PharmD; Lisa A. Thompson, PharmD, BCOP February 15, 2012

Although the risks of erythropoietin-stimulating agents can outweigh the benefits, select patients may benefit.

HPV self-testing again shows potential screening value

Delicia Honen Yard February 10, 2012

Another study has shown that human papillomavirus (HPV) testing of self-collected cervicovaginal specimens may be an effective way to screen more women for cervical cancer.

Patients Desire Involvement in Planning Breast CA Treatment

February 09, 2012

Preferences shift to wanting more say in decisions following breast cancer treatment consultation.

Psychosocial approach useful in managing cancer pain

Delicia Honen Yard February 03, 2012

Psychosocial interventions, including skills instruction and education, can help reduce pain in persons with cancer, confirm the results of a recent meta-analysis.

Education Reduces Distress During Breast Cancer Treatment

January 31, 2012

Physical, emotional, and social adjustment occurs over time with or without interventions

Information gap may skew mastectomy decisions

Delicia Honen Yard January 23, 2012

Women with early-stage breast cancer often lacked knowledge about their disease and were not asked their preference regarding surgery, according to recent survey findings.

Meditation technique brings peace of mind to breast cancer survivors

Delicia Honen Yard January 16, 2012

Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) showed a trend toward improving psychological outcomes by reducing mood disturbance in women who had survived early-stage breast cancer.