Olanzapine Substitution Effective in Triple Therapy for Carboplatin-Induced CINV
Researchers explored the effectiveness of olanzapine with granisetron and dexamethasone in patients with thoracic malignancies.
Adverse Effect Management
Muscle Health Associated With Symptom Burden, Clinical Outcomes, Survival, in Advanced Cancer
In this prospective study, researchers sought to determine the effect of mean muscle mass on clinical outcomes and survival among hospitalized patients with advanced cancer.
Acupuncture Techniques Reduced Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in Cancer Survivors
A randomized trial sought to determine the effectiveness of electroacupuncture and auricular acupuncture in managing musculoskeletal pain in cancer survivors.
Electronic Self-Reporting Tool Improves Symptom Management During Cancer Treatment
Results of a phase 3 randomized trial of the eRAPID online system for patients to self-report symptoms while undergoing cancer therapy are presented.
Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes Symptom Monitoring System Receives Mixed Reviews From Nurses
Investigators sought to determine the efficacy of using electronic PRO systems to monitor and manage symptoms in patients with advanced and metastatic cancer.
Prevalence of Insomnia Syndrome Found to Be High in Patients With Cancer
Using a self-report questionnaire, investigators sought to distinct insomnia syndrome distinct from sleep disturbance in patients with cancer.
Distinguishing Neutropenia From Pseudoneutropenia Can Preserve Antineoplastic Therapy
Retrospective analysis demonstrates the value in distinguishing between these conditions to salvage chemotherapy and/or targeted therapy dose in patients with cancer.
Direct Oral Anticoagulants as Effective as Vitamin K Antagonists for Thromboembolic Events With Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
The efficacy and safety of direct oral anticoagulants and vitamin K antagonists in the treatment of ATEs/VTEs in patients with MPNs was compared.
Treatment-Related Toxicities and Overnight Fasting Before Lapatinib Administration
Researchers compared adverse effect incidence with lapatinib administration at 3 different times of the day.
ONS Releases Guidelines for Managing, Preventing Constipation in Adult Patients With Cancer
These strategies follow an overarching recommendation for a stepwise approach that ranges from patient education to pharmaceutical intervention.
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