Review of Alcohol Consumption and Outcomes in Survivors of Breast Cancer
Researchers sought to determine the risks associated with alcohol consumption in survivors of breast cancer.
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MASCC Survey Identifies Research, Development Goals for Cancer Survivorship Care
A survey of MASCC clinician members identified 3 areas for further research and development to improve survivorship care plans for cancer survivors.
Telephone-Based Chaplaincy Interventions Are Feasible For Outpatients With Cancer
“Telechaplaincy” involves the use of telecommunications, including telephone calls, videos, and videoconferencing, to provide religious/spiritual care.
ONS Releases Guidelines on the Management of Cancer Treatment–Related Hot Flashes
One objective underlying development of these guidelines was to identify research gaps regarding the management of cancer treatment–related hot flashes.
HDHPs Up Disparities in Access to Care Among Cancer Survivors
Cost barriers increased for blacks, with 22.8 percent reporting they skipped medications to save money.
Nurse-Led Consultations of Cancer Survivors More Detailed Than Physician Assessments
Survivorship care plan consultations led by breast care nurses reported significantly higher percentage of patients having issues, and were more likely to include referrals for follow-up appointments.
Antidiabetic Medication Adherence, Survival for Patients With Diabetes and Colorectal Cancer
Researchers assessed whether adherence to oral antidiabetic medication was a modifiable prognostic factor in patients with CRC and preexisting diabetes.
Attitudes of Patients, Physicians, and Nurses Regarding DNR Decision Making
This survey study was conducted in Denmark where the physician is considered the final arbiter of whether a DNR order is placed.
Risk of Therapy-Associated Polyposis Increased in Pediatric and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
These findings have implications for the screening of survivors of childhood or young adult-related cancers that are independent of prior abdominopelvic radiation therapy.
Multidimensional Factors Underlying Ability to Work After Primary Treatment for Nonmetastatic Breast Cancer
A study evaluated contributions of physical and psychological symptoms, and pre-existing comorbidities to employment status following treatment for breast cancer.
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