Adherence to Topical Management of Hand-Foot Skin Reaction Poor Among Patients Treated With Regorafenib
Researchers sought to measure adherence to topical management regimens among patients with HFSR due to treatment with regorafenib.
Side-Effect Management
Side-Effect Management
Phase 2 Trial Assessed Feasibility of Enterade for Diarrhea Prevention After ASCT for MM or NHL
In a randomized study, researchers sought to determine patient adherence to diarrhea prevention with enterade among those undergoing ASCT for MM or NHL.
Electronic Distress Screening Effectively Identifies Predictors of Clinically Significant Distress
An analysis of more than 27,000 PROs identified the symptoms most likely to cause cancer-related distress in patients.
Sensitivity of Bioimpedance Spectroscopy Aids Prevention of Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Treatment
For some women with breast cancer, their experience goes beyond the disease and its treatment. They may develop breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL), a serious and common adverse effect, after treatment with surgery or radiation. In fact, 20% to 30% of women with breast cancer develop lymphedema, most often as a result of surgery, but it…
Radiation Therapy Informed Consent Forms Exceed Recommended Readability Levels
A nationwide assessment of informed consent forms used by US radiation oncology departments revealed a potential barrier to care.
Dermatology Life Quality Index Valid for Assessing Radiodermatitis in Breast Cancer Patients
A pilot study revealed the effectiveness of the DLQI in assessing quality of life measures in women with breast cancer treatment-related radiodermatitis.
Patterns in Late Morbidity Burden Changed for Survivors of Pediatric ALL
A retrospective cohort study from St Jude Children’s Research Hospital sought to determine how long-term effects of treatment have evolved for survivors of pediatric ALL.
Frequency of Chemotherapy, Medication Desensitization
How often should a patient be desensitized to medications?
Age at Diagnosis of Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Affects Pattern of Thrombotic Events but Not Mortality Risk
A retrospective study compared disease progression and mortality rates in younger patients with MPNs vs historical controls of older patients with MPNs.
How to Support Positive Body Image and High Self-Esteem in Patients With Cancer
The impact of treatment side effects on self-esteem and what nurses can do to help.
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