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Supportive Care

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.

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.

Siblings of cancer patients can be coached to cope

February 18, 2012

A two-session intervention might improve how well a youth adjusts to the cancer diagnosis of a brother or sister.

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.

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.

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.

Computer tutorial helps oncologists handle patient emotions

Delicia Honen Yard November 18, 2011

A computer-based training program improved oncologists' responses to negative emotions expressed by patients with advanced cancer.

"What Can I Say to a Newly Diagnosed Loved One?"

November 16, 2011

Support from loved ones can make all the difference following a cancer diagnosis. This fact sheet offers tips for being as supportive as possible.

New program guides nurses into survivorship care

Delicia Honen Yard October 21, 2011

A curriculum at City of Hope and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center will train nurses working with cancer patients who are transitioning from active treatment to survivorship care.

Seeing the forest for the trees

Robin Wachsman, RN, BSN, OCN, CCRN October 19, 2011

The search for the cause of a patient's fatigue and shortness of breath reminded a nurse to remember the little details in the big picture.

The burden of care decisions: Helping surrogates follow through with patients' wishes

Bette Weinstein Kaplan October 19, 2011

Surrogacy can be an overwhelming responsibility for a patients' friend or family member. Patients should carefully consider who they want to serve as a surrogate and include that person.

Breast Cancer: Coping With Your Changing Feelings

September 09, 2011

Having breast cancer can affect how you feel about yourself and your body. You also may experience difficult emotions. This patient fact sheet offers advice on how to cope with these issues.

Nurses can ease challenges of distance caregiving

Delicia Honen Yard August 26, 2011

A study of distance caregiving in the advanced cancer population revealed the stressors for distant caregivers and suggested ways in which nurses might be able to help these persons.

Cancer and the workplace

Helen H. Miller, LCSW August 01, 2011

Many cancer patients continue to work during treatment. Available resources range from advice on talking with their supervisors to federal laws that protect their rights.

Ears like a wolf ...when perspective clouds judgment

Ann J. Brady, RN, BSN August 01, 2011

The patient's constant complaining and irritating personality almost overwhelmed his need for care.

Benefits and risks of parenteral nutrition in patients with cancer

Jessica Tilton, MS, RD, LD, CNSC August 01, 2011

Nutritional status can have a significant impact on patients with cancer, and PN may help some patients respond better to treatment.

Dignity therapy improves end-of-life experience

Delicia Honen Yard July 20, 2011

A form of psychotherapy that is intended to relieve distress for dying patients and their families showed great effectiveness in a recent study.

Yoga enhances body and mind during radiotherapy

Delicia Honen Yard May 24, 2011

Yoga helped women with breast cancer overcome fatigue, achieve a better quality of life, and experience better physical functioning and general health during and after radiation treatment.

Conquering low health literacy among your patients

Delicia Honen Yard May 20, 2011

Oncology nurses can improve communication with—and outcomes of—their elderly cancer patients by overcoming barriers to health literacy among these patients.

Déjà vu: How I remember to listen

Ann J. Brady, RN, BSN May 19, 2011

The patient's daughter had been through the discharge process before. But she struggled with accepting her recurrent feelings. The nurse did, too.

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

February 01, 2011

Information about colorectal cancer nurses can share with their patients, including a list of resources for patients and their families.

Integrating spiritual care as part of comprehensive cancer treatment

November 01, 2010

Conversations that encourage patients to explore their beliefs can improve both coping strategies and disease outcomes.

Minority women receive less social support post-cancer than other races

Tasheema Prince October 13, 2010

Race disparities exist among women who receive social support after cancer treatment, according to data presented at the 2010 AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities.

Iyengar yoga improves recovery after breast cancer treatment

Tasheema Prince September 15, 2010

Breast cancer patients may benefit from Iyengar yoga after completing their treatment, according to a study published in Cancer Nursing (2010 Sep-Oct;33(5):369-81).

Integrative Oncology—July 2010

Linda McDonald July 20, 2010

This column explores the complementary strategies and practices that can help cancer patients stay as healthy as possible during treatment. This month, the author explains the rationale for the column in My Story.

Existing therapies help boosts survival in Young AML patients

Tasheema Prince May 24, 2010

Young patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) can benefit from already existing treatments, according to a study published in The Lancet Oncology (2010 May 5 [Epub ahead of print]).