Prophylaxis Improves Postchemotherapy Nausea/Vomiting Frequency, Hospitalizations
Postchemotherapy hospitalizations and costs are higher for patients receiving highly emetogenic chemotherapy with no prophylaxis treatment.
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Smartphone App Improves Management of Cancer-Related Pain, Anxiety
Artificial intelligence and mobile technology combined in a smartphone app demonstrated an ability to accurately measure and respond to urgency of patients’ pain.
Palliative Rehabilitation Improves Quality of Life in Newly Diagnosed Nonresectable Tumors
Patients with nonresectable tumors randomized to palliative rehabilitation also chose to participate in individual consultations and a group program with physical activity.
Opioid Shortage Influences How Cancer-Related Pain Is Managed by Inpatient Palliative Care Team
Changes in pain management due to parenteral opioid shortage has initial negative effect, then stabilizes.
Real-World Prevalence of AEs With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors for NSCLC Higher Than Reported in Trials
Study suggests irAEs with PD-L1 therapy for NSCLC occur more frequently in real-world vs clinical trial populations.
Disparities Seen in Goals-of-Care Discussions With Minority vs Nonminority Patients
Oncologists found to spend more time with nonminority patients discussing care goals than with minority patients.
Acupuncture Eases Some Self-Reported Symptoms of Cancer, Cancer Treatments
Researchers presented results of a study on the effects of acupuncture treatments on pain, fatigue, nausea, and other effects of cancer and cancer treatment.
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