Increased Risk of Mental Health Disorders in Colorectal Cancer Survivors
According to researchers, patients diagnosed with a mental health disorder following colorectal cancer diagnosis have an increased risk of death.
General Oncology
Outcome and Prognostic Factors Following Palliative Craniospinal Irradiation for Leptomeningeal Carcinomatosis
[Cancer Management and Research] Researchers report on the efficacy of palliative CSI in alleviating neurologic symptoms or delaying neurologic deterioration in patients with leptomeningeal carcinomatosis.
Guide Dogs and White Canes: Navigating Patients, Families Through Cancer at Their Pace
A reflection on how nurses guide patients and their families through the cancer journey.
Caution Regarding Use of Buretrols to Administer Chemotherapy
Are buretrols vented, therefore causing aerosolization of hazardous drug?
Adverse Events in Randomized Clinical Trials for Targeted Therapies High in Placebo Groups
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to determine the incidence of adverse events among patients assigned to placebo-receiving groups in randomized clinical trials.
Country-Specific Norms Created for Cancer-Related Quality of Life
New data from countries, including the United States, allow for intercountry, intracountry comparisons.
NIH Establishes Educational Program on Genomics, Genetics for Oncology Nurses
NIH sought to bridge the gap in oncology nurse training in genomics and genetics to improve patient education and assessment of related risk factors.
The Where and What of Physical Activities Programs for Children With Cancer
An international “environmental scan” sought to determine the number of physical activity programs tailored to improve overall health and quality of life for children with cancer.
Identifying the Needs of Multidisciplinary Team Treating Geriatics Cancer Patients
The objective of this initiative was to identify gaps in oncology clinicians’ knowledge, competence, and performance with respect to treatment of geriatric patients with cancer, whether in an academic medical center or community setting.
Oncology Nurses Weigh In on Their Patient-Centered Communication Practices, Needs
Responses to a survey demonstrated oncology nurses’ perspectives on their training needs on how to effectively communicate with patients regarding disease prognoses, end-of-life issues, and survivorship care.
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