Helping Patients Manage Treatment-Related Changes to Senses of Taste, Smell
Cancer treatment can change patients’ oral and olfactory senses, resulting in loss of appetite, even unintentional weight loss.
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Long-Term Improvement in Distress Achieved With Psilocybin in Patients With Life-Threatening Cancer
All patients in this study reported positive behavioral change as much as 4.5 years after treatment with a single dose of psilocybin.
Study Results Raise Concerns About Binge Drinking Among Cancer Survivors
Using data from the NHIS, researchers found correlations between alcohol use and various demographics among cancer survivors, including age, sex, race, and self-reported health.
Nurse-Led Oncology Fast-Track Clinic for Children Treated With Chemotherapy Shows Promising Early Results
Outpatient management via an OFTC resulted in a more specialized, targeted approach to complications/side effects in pediatric patients undergoing chemotherapy and fewer hospital admissions.
Effects of Nurse Navigation on Colorectal Screening Rates and Perceptions
The positive influence of nurse navigation program on CRC screenings rates and barriers was demonstrated by a team of researchers in Turkey.
A PRO Tool for Assessing Treatment-Related Side Effects of Immune Checkpoint Modulator Therapy Is in Development
Immune-related adverse events are experienced by many patients receiving immune checkpoint modulators (ICMs) and can manifest in a wide range of organ systems.
Malnutrition and Physical Inactivity May Be Crippling Clinical Trial Results
Researchers found that nutrition status and activity levels have a more significant influence on outcomes for participants in phase 1 and 2 clinical trials of cancer drugs than previously believed.
No Silver Bullet for Radiotherapy-Associated Oral Mucositis or Lock Jaw in Head and Neck Cancer
Severe acute oral mucositis in patients undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck cancer may be associated with an increased risk of developing trismus.
Decision Paralysis: When All the Patients’ Options Are “Bad Possibilities”
Ann Brady suggests a way to help patients who are asked to make a decision between two difficult options.
Enteral Nutrition Versus Parenteral Nutrition in Patients With Cancer
Parenteral nutrition showed a higher rate of infection than enteral nutrition, according to results of a recent updated literature review and meta-analysis.
The Benefits of Yoga for Cancer Patients
A review of the ways that a yoga practice can help patients cope with their cancer and manage the physical symptoms and side effects of treatment.
Managing Symptoms Caused by Endocrine Therapy
What is the role of essential oils in the management of hot flashes and myalgias in patients with breast cancer being treated with endocrine therapies?
5 Ways Working Long Hours Affects Your Productivity and Health
We explore how working long hours can affect your productivity and health.
Strategies for Managing Postradiotherapy Cerebral Radiation Necrosis in Nontarget Brain Tissue
This review seeks to shed light on a relatively common but poorly understood adverse effect of radiotherapy for primary and metastatic brain or head and neck tumors.
Effects of Marital Status on Bias, Offered Treatment in Cancer
Using personal experience as a catalyst, this author conducted a literature study to determine how marital status influences recommendations regarding cancer therapy.
Patient Resources for Managing Financial Toxicity
My cancer center doesn’t have an expert dedicated to addressing the financial needs of our oncology patients. What are some trusted, key resources that I can refer patients to?
Brokering Early Palliative Care: How Nurses Approached a Misunderstood Topic
Oncology nurses are in an ideal position to recommend early palliative care for patients. For this reason, in a recent Canadian study on brokering palliative care, researchers looked at the role of nurses as advocates for early palliation.1 Oncology nurses in Canada have different roles than their counterparts in the United States; staff nurses cannot…
Multinational Consensus Panel Confirms Benefits of Exercise, Updates Recommendations for Cancer Survivors
The American College of Sports Medicine reconvened the ACSM Roundtable to update its guidelines for prescribing exercise for patients and survivors of cancers.
Searching for Reliable Information on CBD Oil Use in Cancer Treatment
My patients are asking more and more questions about CBD oil use for the treatment of cancer. Are there any reputable resources of information?
“The Blessed Event Occurred This Morning”: Counseling Patients on Good Bowel Management
A jovial message from a patient confirmed the value of counseling patients taking opioids for cancer pain on good BM practices.
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