How Different Components of Palliative Care Services Affect End-of-Life Care
During end-of-life care, cancer patients who utilized spiritual, psychology, and social work services received different oncologic treatment.
Issues in Cancer Survivorship
Issues in Cancer Survivorship
Pediatric Cancer Survivors Have 4-Fold Higher Risk of Death 40 Years After Diagnosis
From 15 to 40 years after diagnosis, pediatric cancer survivors have a roughly 4-fold higher risk of death than the general population, a study suggests.
“Modest” Survival Gains Seen for De Novo Metastatic Cancers in Last 30 Years
Patients with de novo metastatic cancer have seen modest improvements in survival over the last 3 decades, according to researchers.
Nurse-Led Palliative Care Intervention Improves ACP in Patients With Advanced Cancer
A secondary analysis of CONNECT participants sought to increase the rate of EOLC and advanced care planning among patients with advanced cancer.
Effectiveness of Acupuncture Modalities for Cancer-Related Sleep Disturbance
Researchers compared several traditional Chinese medicine modalities to determine which may benefit patients with cancer who experience sleep disturbance.
Perceived and Received Social Support for Child and Adolescent Cancer Survivors
Friends and family, especially parents, are the greatest sources of social support for childhood and adolescent cancer survivors.
Findings Support Change to Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines for HL Survivors
Findings support annual breast cancer screening mammography at ages 30-74 for female survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma who received chest radiation.
Gaps in Understanding of Palliative Care Hinders Its Use Among Nurse Practitioners
Researchers investigated potential gaps in understanding of palliative care among nurse practitioners in oncology at a large US-based cancer center.
The Significance of Clonal Hematopoiesis in Pediatric Cancer Survivors
Clonal hematopoiesis occurs more often in pediatric cancer survivors; is associated with exposures to alkylating agents, radiation, bleomycin.
Female Cancer Survivors Experience Accelerated Declines in Physical Function
Physical function remains below that of age-matched controls even five years later.
How to Support Cancer Patients and Caregivers in the Workplace
Experts outline ways in which health care providers and employers can support cancer patients and caregivers in the workplace.
CBT Intervention for Head and Neck Cancer Survivors Improves Body Image Distress
A randomized study sought to demonstrate whether a video-based telemedicine CBT approach would benefit survivors of head and neck cancer experiencing body image distress.
Nonmedical Expenses of Breast Cancer: National, Regional Grants Designed to Help
A search for financial assistance for those affected by breast cancer produced this list of organizations that provide up to 8 national and 4 regional grants.
Poor Mobility Associated With Early Postrehabilitation Discharge Mortality
Researchers sought to identify risk factors for early mortality after discharge from acute inpatient rehabilitation.
AYA-Specific Programs Bridge Gap Between Pediatric and Adult Oncologic Services
This review describes specialized programs for adolescent and young adults with cancer and the process undertaken by a US facility to develop its program.
Assisting Survivors Through Grief After the Loss of a Co-Parent to Cancer
A qualitative study sought to investigate the challenges faced by a surviving parent of dependent children after the cancer-related death of a co-parent.
Palliative Care Consultation Method May Not Improve Uptake Rate in Acute Leukemia
Researchers sought to determine whether a standardized palliative care consultation system would improve follow-up throughout the duration of a patient’s illness.
Benefits of Living With Companion Animals for Patients With Advanced Cancer
Researchers investigated the benefits and drawbacks of pet ownership while coping with cancer and managing treatment.
Plant-based or Keto: Which Is Optimal for Health, Reduced Cancer Risk in Survivorship?
Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center conducted a study to determine which diet is better at reducing cancer risk and improving health: keto or plant-based.
ACS Issues Nutrition, Exercise Guidelines for Cancer Survivors
To improve long-term health and increase survival, survivors should avoid obesity, follow healthy eating pattern, engage in regular exercise.
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