Supportive Care Archives - Oncology Nurse Advisor

Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Prophylaxis

May 15, 2020

The ASCO guideline provides updated recommendations for the prevention and management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) based on the emetic risk of the treatment regimen.

A young patient with cancer suffering from anemia.

Multiple Myeloma

Response to Anemia Treatment Differs in Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma

By

James Nam, PharmD

November 16, 2017

In this analysis, researchers measured the impact and effectiveness of supportive treatments for moderate to severe anemia in patients with lymphoma or multiple myeloma, based on patient-reported outcomes.

Navigation Summit 2017

Multifaceted Role of the Nurse Navigator Includes Palliative, Supportive Care

By

Joyce Pagan

June 17, 2017

Nurse navigators have the education, experience, and skill set to provide patients with effective palliative care, and to provide the family with the support they need.

Nausea is a common side effect of chemotherapy treatments.

Side-Effect Management

Rolapitant Eases CINV in Patients Receiving Highly, Moderately Emetogenic Chemotherapy

By

John Schieszer, MA

May 3, 2017

Long-acting NK-1 receptor antagonist rolapitant demonstrates significant efficacy in managing CINV in patients receiving HEC or MEC for cancer.

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Dance/Movement Therapy: A Unique and Enjoyable Approach to Support Children with Cancer

By

Tiffany Garbutt, PhD

March 16, 2017

Dr Lori Baudino, a clinical psychologist and dance/movement therapist, discusses a program that helps children with cancer cope with their disease and treatment, and learn to be children again.