After identifying bottlenecks at a VA hospital infusion clinic in Alabama, better communications and establishing a fast-track clinic for some patients led to a 23% reduction in infusion clinic wait times.
Many common physical and cognitive impairments experienced by patients with cancer can be addressed by rehabilitation. However, many patients are not aware of how and when its benefits can be had.
In this study, nurse participants emphasized the connection between the early delivery of prognostic information and the optimal delivery of palliative care.
Homelessness is a significant barrier to cancer care. An oncology social worker gives pointers on addressing barriers and obtaining pertinent information.
Preliminary results of a study on burnout among oncology clinicians, researchers report that a team-oriented program can be effective.
Although some patients with cancer are at higher risk of developing severe disease should they become infected, these experts suggest the precautions being given to the general population are sufficient — at least for now.
A single-item visual analog scale has been shown to ensure that oncologists’ perceptions and patients’ wishes for end of life care are in agreement.
Proton pump inhibitors are used to control negative GI effects in patients receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer. But their availability as over-the-counter medications may be leading to overuse, making another common adverse effects worse.
What are some ways to improve oral iron absorption for patients with iron-deficiency anemia?
The bell-ringing ceremony at the end of cancer treatment can have very unintended effects on patients, even those who can look forward to a cancer-free life.
