Social Support Linked to Mortality in Older Women With CRC
Low and moderate perceived social support linked to higher mortality in postmenopausal women with CRC.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Lack of Self-Exams Hampers Early Melanoma Identification
Of those surveyed in rural communities, 43 percent intended to perform self-exam but did not follow through.
Patients With Cancer Need More Info on Side Effects of Radiation Therapy
Thirty-seven percent of patients experience radiation adverse effects they wished they had known more about RT.
Patient Portal Use Has Positive Impact on Preventive Health Behaviors
Portal users more likely to be younger, white, have commercial insurance, higher annual income.
Proscription on Antiperspirant Use During Radiotherapy: Does the Advice Still Apply?
In a 2-pronged study, researchers determined that antiperspirant/deodorant use is a significant part of quality of life for patients with breast cancer, and the practice does not increase risk of skin reactions in the axilla.
Lung Cancer-Specific Distress Screening Tool Not Needed But Has Potential Benefit
Using focus groups, researchers evaluated patient-reported psychosocial consequences of lung cancer to determine if a lung cancer-specific distress screening instrument would benefit these patients.
Counseling Patients on Oral Chemotherapy
What are some tips for speaking to patients about adherence to oral cancer medications?
Navigating Prostate Cancer: A Patient’s Experience From Diagnosis to Survivor
Lee Hillstrom shares his cancer experience and highlights the critical support he received from a nurse navigator and cancer counselor.
Internet Browsing for Cancer Information Emphasizes Visual Appeal Over Accuracy
Information patients find online can be a great concern for oncology nurses, especially when a diagnosis has an uncertain prognosis. In this follow-up study, researchers in Boston sought to determine the quality of the online resources patients with cancer, particularly pancreas, are finding.
Nurse-Led Program Improves Health, Financial Outcomes in Outpatient Chemotherapy
In a randomized study, researchers sought to determine the effect of a nurse-led care program on unscheduled hospital visits and admissions and cost for patients with breast cancer undergoing outpatient chemotherapy.
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