Palliative Care Archives - Page 3 of 18

Specialists’ Perspective on Palliative Care for Patients With Advanced Cancer

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June 28, 2019

Survey responses reveal whether palliative care specialists support early palliative care and changing the specialty to supportive care.

General Oncology

Interest Level High, but Knowledge Low Regarding Music-Based Therapeutic Options

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Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

May 15, 2019

A survey study sought to determine levels of knowledge and interest among oncology and palliative care nurses regarding music therapy/care.

From CancerCare

Meditation Made Easy: Simple Practices for Patients With Cancer and Their Caregivers

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Richard Dickens, MS, LCSW-R CancerCare

April 30, 2019

This description of meditation practice, with some simple exercises, can serve as an introduction to its benefits or just help cancer patients and caregivers better cope with disease-related stress.

Needs-assessment survey identifies knowledge gaps of novel therapeutics for CACS

ONS Annual Congress 2019

Addressing the Need for Palliative Care Integration Into Phase 1 Clinical Trials

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Megan Garlapow, PhD

April 12, 2019

Researchers argue that palliative care integration into treatment regimens contribute to improving the quality of life for patients in phase 1 clinical trials.

Breast Cancer

Managing Fatigue, Other Adverse Effects of Breast Cancer With Self-Acupressure

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Bette Weinstein Kaplan

March 25, 2019

University of Michigan researchers explored the potential of self-acupressure to help women with breast cancer better manage symptoms such as fatigue, pain, and depression.

General Oncology

Communication Intervention Improves End-of Life Conversations Between Patients and Oncology Providers

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Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

March 22, 2019

A randomized study evaluated the effectiveness of the Serious Illness Conversation Guide in improving end-of-life conversations between patients and clinicians.