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Side-Effect Management

Assessment of Psychosocial Intervention for Women Undergoing Curative RT for Gynecologic Cancer Reveals Mixed Benefits

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Although psychological distress was not improved, this tailored intervention addressed other potential gaps in care needs of patients with gynecologic cancers undergoing RT.

Communication Challenges

Patients With Cancer and Physicians Reported Satisfaction With Telemedicine Care

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Despite some concerns, a survey of physicians and patients with cancer at a Houston cancer center showed satisfaction among both groups.

Side-Effect Management

ONS Issues Guidelines for Prevention, Management of Cancer Treatment-Related Lymphedema

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Key recommendations from the Oncology Nursing Society clinical practice guidelines are presented.

Issues in Cancer Survivorship

Long-Term Aesthetic Outcomes of Breast Implants Shown to Be Stable, Study Shows

By

Bette Weinstein Kaplan

Retrospective study demonstrates that outcomes of 2-stage breast reconstruction are stable over the long term, with high patient and surgeon satisfaction.

Side-Effect Management

Patient Perception Survey Shows Lack of Education, Assessment of Cancer-Related Fatigue

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Results of a perception survey revealed major deficits in education, screening, and treatment among patients with cancer.

Radiation and Your Patient

Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy: Past and Future Challenges

By

Bryant Furlow

Dr Sue Yom discusses the evolution and future of stereotactic body radiotherapy.

Issues in Cancer Survivorship

Bringing Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancers Back Into Survivorship Care

By

Bette Weinstein Kaplan

Researchers describe their 3-step program designed to continue pediatric survivorship care through adulthood.

Communication Challenges

Upended Universe: Ambiguous Loss and Grief of a Cancer Diagnosis

By

Ann J. Brady, MSN, RN-BC, CHPN

The uncertainty experienced due to COVID can be used to better understand the loss a patient with cancer faces after diagnosis.

Side-Effect Management

Can Weighted Blankets Reduce Patient Anxiety During Outpatient Chemotherapy Infusions?

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

This crossover study evaluated the effects of using standard-weight weighted blankets as a source of increased deep touch pressure.

Side-Effect Management

Persistent Radiation-Induced Alopecia: Dose Dependence and Treatment

By

Vicki Moore, PhD

This retrospective cohort analysis sought to determine the association between pRIA and radiation dose and response to treatment.

Side-Effect Management

Strategies for Managing AEs, Patient Adherence in Acalabrutinib for Mantle Cell Lymphoma

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Researchers at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston present tools that support patient adherence to acalabrutinb in the setting of MCL.

Side-Effect Management

MASCC/ISOO Updates Its Guidelines on Preventing, Treating Mucositis Associated With Cancer Therapy

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

MASCC/ISOO Mucositis Guidelines Leadership Group released updated recommendations and suggestions for preventing and treating oral mucositis in patients undergoing cancer treatment.

Side-Effect Management

Management of Imatinib-Associated Severe Skin Rash That Avoids Dose Reduction or Treatment Interruption

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

A small study sought to determine if severe treatment-related skin rash could be treated without dose reduction or interruption in patients receiving imatinib for GIST.

Side-Effect Management

New Evidence Supports Update of ASCO Guidelines on Prevention, Treatment of CIPN

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

A literature search of new studies clarifies, refutes, and expands on previous recommendations for managing new and established CIPN in patients treated with cytotoxic agents.

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Communication Gaps Regarding EOL Discussions for Adolescents With Cancer

By

John Schieszer

Survey results show that parents are in agreement with their adolescents with cancer regarding some concerns but not all.

Side-Effect Management

Music Therapy Effective at Reducing Fatigue Among Patients With Cancer

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

A cross-sectional mixed-method study demonstrated that music therapy diminished cancer-related fatigue.

Communication Challenges

Telephone-Based Chaplaincy Interventions Are Feasible For Outpatients With Cancer

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

“Telechaplaincy” involves the use of telecommunications, including telephone calls, videos, and videoconferencing, to provide religious/spiritual care.

The Total Patient

Recognizing Hearing Loss in Elderly Patients

By

Bette Weinstein Kaplan

Communication breakdowns associated with a loss of hearing can potentially impact older patients’ adherence to treatment plans.

Side-Effect Management

Promising Early Results for Use of Teriparatide in the Treatment of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

This study is the first placebo-controlled clinical trial to investigate a treatment for MRONJ in patients for whom the condition is established.

From CancerCare

Cancer and Fibromyalgia: Addressing the Needs of Patients Despite Limited Research

By

Mary Hanley, LMSW CancerCare

In addition to being common yet serious diseases, both cancer and fibromyalgia bring a high burden of physical pain and negative effects on mental health.