Supportive Care in Cancer via MedWorm.com MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Supportive Care in Cancer' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:41:55 +0100 Patient-reported outcome instruments used to assess pain and functioning in studies of bisphosphonate treatment for bone metastases http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666750&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F466532308xx4wxj5%2F Conclusions  Although pain is an important outcome of trials examining treatment for bone metastases, the current review suggests that there is little consistency in PRO measurement across studies. Furthermore, presentation of measures often lacked clear description, information on measurement properties, citations, clarity regarding method of administration, and consistent instrument names. Recommendations are provided for instrument validation within the target population, assessment of content validity, use of PRO instruments recently developed for patients with bone metastases, clear description of instruments, and implementation of measures consistent with recommendations from instrument developers. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Review ArticlePages 1-21D... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666750 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:11:22 +0100 5666750 Depression, fatigue, and health-related quality of life in head and neck cancer patients: a prospective pilot study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666751&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fkj75r55725742345%2F Conclusions  Depression and fatigue symptoms increased during radiotherapy treatment, while QoL levels decreased. This demonstrates that these symptoms are strongly correlated and that their presence negatively influenced QoL. At the start of treatment, nurses need to advise patients and plan care, offering interventions to decrease these symptoms and improve QoL. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00520-012-1390-2Authors Namie Okino Sawada, College of Nursing, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes 3900, Monte Alegre, CEP 14040902 Ribeirão Preto, SP, BrazilJuliana Maria de Paula, College of Nursing, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes 3900, Monte Alegre, CEP 14040902 Ribeirão Preto, SP, BrazilHelena Megumi Sonobe, C... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666751 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:11:21 +0100 5666751 Pharmaceutical care for patients with breast and ovarian cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666752&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fr55268l3m0351487%2F Conclusions  Patients with breast and ovarian cancer seem to benefit from pharmaceutical care, as suggested by improved patient-reported outcomes such as emetic episodes, quality of life, and patient satisfaction after implementation. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00520-012-1385-zAuthors Andrea Liekweg, Institute of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Bonn, An der Immenburg 4, 53121 Bonn, GermanyMartina Westfeld, Institute of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Bonn, An der Immenburg 4, 53121 Bonn, GermanyMichael Braun, Center for Integrated Oncology (CIO), Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25, 53127 Bonn, GermanyOliver Zivanovic, Cente... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666752 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:54:27 +0100 5666752 Identification of distinct subgroups of breast cancer patients based on self-reported changes in sleep disturbance http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5647035&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fgl07u63gj78u185u%2F Conclusions  A high percentage of women has significant sleep disturbance prior to surgery that persists during subsequent treatments (i.e., radiation therapy and chemotherapy). Clinicians need to perform routine assessments and initiate appropriate interventions to improve sleep prior to and following surgery. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00520-012-1381-3Authors Christina Van Onselen, Department of Physiological Nursing, School of Nursing, University of California, 2 Koret Way-N631Y, San Francisco, CA 94143-0610, USABruce A. Cooper, Department of Physiological Nursing, School of Nursing, University of California, 2 Koret Way-N631Y, San Francisco, CA 94143-0610, USAKathryn Lee, Department of Physiological Nursing, School ... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5647035 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:06:02 +0100 5647035 Care and support needs of patients and carers early post-discharge following treatment for non-malignant brain tumour: establishing a new reality http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5647036&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fv3727131644np7qv%2F Conclusion  Participants had a tendency to rely on informal support networks but identified unmet information and support needs particularly for carers. These findings highlight the need for more efficient and effective discharge preparation, referral to services and supports, provision of timely information and support for family caregivers of those with brain tumour. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-16DOI 10.1007/s00520-012-1383-1Authors Petrea Cornwell, Metro North Health Service District, Queensland Health, Chermside, AustraliaBronwyn Dicks, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, AustraliaJennifer Fleming, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, St. Luc... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5647036 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:32:03 +0100 5647036 Savene® (dexrazoxane) use in clinical practice http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5647037&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fl045t8771597j708%2F Conclusion  These data are comparable with the data from previous clinical trials and confirm the efficacy and safety profile of Savene® in clinical practice for the treatment of anthracycline extravasation, including extravasations from central venous catheters. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Short CommunicationPages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s00520-012-1382-2Authors Christel Fontaine, Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital of Brussels, 1090 Jette, BelgiumLuc Noens, Department of Haematology, University Hospital of Ghent, 9000 Ghent, BelgiumPascal Pierre, Department of Haemato-oncology, Hospital Saint Joseph, 6700 Arlon, BelgiumJacques De Grève, Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital of Brussels, 1090 Jette, Belgium Journal Supportive Ca... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5647037 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:55:52 +0100 5647037 Diagnostic value of routine chest radiography in febrile, neutropenic children for early detection of pneumonia and mould infections http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5647038&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fy766322127nj1340%2F Conclusion  CXR is warranted in the evaluation of the newly febrile neutropenic pediatric oncology patient only when respiratory signs or symptoms are present. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1366-7Authors Stefan D. Roberts, Department of Infectious Diseases, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Mail Stop 514, Memphis, TN 38105-3678, USAGregory M. Wells, Department of Infectious Diseases, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Mail Stop 514, Memphis, TN 38105-3678, USANilay M. Gandhi, Department of Infectious Diseases, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Mail Stop 514, Memphis, TN 38105-3678, USANowell R. York, Department of Infectiou... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5647038 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:05:20 +0100 5647038 Comparison of two dosing schedules of palonosetron for the prevention of nausea and vomiting due to interleukin-2-based biochemotherapy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5638058&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F5p74x14652t85g3q%2F Conclusions  Both dosing schedules of palonosetron were tolerated well. Alternate day dosing of palonosetron was more effective in controlling CINV in this patient population. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1359-6Authors Rahat Noor, Department of Melanoma Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 430, Houston, TX 77030, USAAgop Y. Bedikian, Department of Melanoma Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 430, Houston, TX 77030, USASandy Mahoney, Department of Melanoma Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 430, Houston, TX 77030, USARoland Bassett, Department... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5638058 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:52:50 +0100 5638058 Preferred place of care and place of death of the general public and cancer patients in Japan http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5638062&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F03n83052223070h3%2F In conclusion, establishing more accessible home and hospice service is strongly required through arranging regional resources to reduce family burden, alleviating patient-perceived burdens, and improving 24-h support at home. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1373-8Authors Akemi Yamagishi, Department of Nursing, Seirei Christopher University, 3453 Mikatahara, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 433-8558, JapanTatsuya Morita, Department of Palliative and Supportive Care, Palliative Care Team, and Seirei Hospice, Seirei Mikatahara General Hospital, Hamamatsu, JapanMitsunori Miyashita, Department of Palliative Nursing, Health Sciences, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, JapanSaran Yoshida, Department of Clinical Psycholo... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5638062 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:34:11 +0100 5638062 A pilot study to examine patient awareness and provider discussion of the impact of cancer treatment on fertility in a registry-based sample of African American women with breast cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5638061&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F86447303w7833476%2F Conclusion  Study results suggest potential health disparities in reproductive health among early-onset breast cancer patients and demonstrate missed clinical opportunities to provide information about fertility that may impact long-term quality of life in early-onset African American breast cancer patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00520-012-1380-4Authors Susan T. Vadaparampil, Department of Oncologic Science, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USAJuliette Christie, Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, MRC CANCONT, Tampa, FL 33612, USAGwendolyn P. Quinn, Department of Oncologic Science, College of ... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5638061 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:34:11 +0100 5638061 Considerations in developing and delivering a non-pharmacological intervention for symptom management in lung cancer: the views of health care professionals http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5638060&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fq13737121343373u%2F Discussion  The participants agreed that the novel symptom management NPI should be individually personalised to the needs of each patient and be available for patients when they become receptive to it. Moreover, they agreed that the intervention would be most effective if delivered to patients individually rather than in groups, outside acute medical settings where possible and closer to patient’s homes, should be delivered by an HCP rather than a trained volunteer or lay person and should involve informal carers wherever practicable. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1362-yAuthors Richard Wagland, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UKJackie Ellis, Academic P... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5638060 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:34:11 +0100 5638060 Treatment-related side effects and quality of life in cancer patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5638059&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F9713302766r5p700%2F Conclusions  Given the new emphasis on QoL, we suggest that physicians have a responsibility to openly discuss therapy efficacy, prognosis as well as the potential for adverse events with their patients. Changes in health, as perceived by patient, should also be monitored at follow-up. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1354-yAuthors Eva Mazzotti, Division of Oncology and Dermatological Oncology, Istituto Dermopatico dell’Immacolata, Istituto di Ricerca e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, IDI-IRCCS, Via dei Monti di Creta, 104, 00167 Rome, ItalyGian Carlo Antonini Cappellini, Division of Oncology and Dermatological Oncology, Istituto Dermopatico dell’Immacolata, Istituto di Ricerca e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, IDI-... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5638059 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:34:11 +0100 5638059 A comparative analysis of the health and well-being of cancer survivors to the general population http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619663&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F10n7271q63228583%2F Conclusions  The majority of cancer survivors do not appear to require additional support services. There is, however, a subgroup of survivors who warrant specialist support, particularly survivors who are older, experience late effects and have had adjuvant treatments. Future research should focus on developing methods that could be used in routine clinical practice to identify ‘at risk’ or vulnerable patients and to provide appropriate and timely support. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1372-9Authors Olinda Santin, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, Block 97, Health Sciences, Belfast, UKMoyra Mills, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen’s University Belf... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619663 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:05:17 +0100 5619663 Creation of a questionnaire to measure stress among nurses engaged in palliative care on general wards http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619664&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fl5643w7124j75386%2F Conclusions  The questionnaire developed had high internal validity and high reliability, and it can thus serve as a first stage in elucidating stress among nurses engaged in palliative care on general wards. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1368-5Authors Ako Terakado, Department of Comprehensive Diagnosis and Therapeutics, Section Division of Liaison Psychiatry and Palliative Medicine, Graduate School of Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8519 JapanTakako Watanabe, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Medical Care, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer) Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619664 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:58:40 +0100 5619664 A systematic review of the effectiveness of qigong exercise in supportive cancer care http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619665&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F459531mj151070v1%2F Conclusions  Due to high risk of bias and methodological problems in the majority of included studies, it is still too early to draw conclusive statements. Further vigorously designed large-scale RCTs with validated outcome measures are needed. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Review ArticlePages 1-13DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1378-3Authors Cecilia L. W. Chan, Centre on Behavioral Health, The University of Hong Kong, HKSAR, China, 5 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, ChinaChong-Wen Wang, Centre on Behavioral Health, The University of Hong Kong, HKSAR, China, 5 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, ChinaRainbow T. H. Ho, Centre on Behavioral Health, The University of Hong Kong, HKSAR, China, 5 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, ChinaSiu-Man Ng, Centre on Behavioral Health... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619665 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:58:39 +0100 5619665 Carmustine infusion reactions are more common with rapid administration http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619666&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F13gj176jw13v55gr%2F Conclusion  Patients receiving rapid infusion of carmustine in the Stanford BCNU regimen for stem cell conditioning have a high rate of infusion reaction. A maximum rate of 3 mg/m2/min is recommended. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1377-4Authors Brett Janson, Pharmacy Department, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, AustraliaPia Van Koeverden, Monash University, Parkville, Melbourne, AustraliaSing Wang Kevin Yip, Monash University, Parkville, Melbourne, AustraliaArti Thakerar, Pharmacy Department, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, AustraliaJames D. Mellor, Pharmacy Department, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISS... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619666 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:51:39 +0100 5619666 Primary G-CSF prophylaxis for adjuvant TC or FEC-D chemotherapy outside of clinical trial settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619667&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fq5m652681j421121%2F Conclusion  In routine clinical practice, TC and FEC-D without G-CSF are associated with FN rates exceeding the 20% threshold for which primary G-CSF prophylaxis is commonly recommended, and are considerably higher than those reported in pivotal clinical trials. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1375-6Authors Tallal Younis, Atlantic Clinical Cancer Research Unit (ACCRU), Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaDaniel Rayson, Atlantic Clinical Cancer Research Unit (ACCRU), Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaKara Thompson, Department of Medicine, Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619667 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:51:38 +0100 5619667 Theory-based predictors of follow-up exercise behavior after a supervised exercise intervention in older breast cancer survivors http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619668&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F835h1u61u6u1875m%2F Conclusion  These findings suggest that self-efficacy and the behavioral processes of change, in particular, play an important role in exercise participation during the transition from a supervised to a home-based program among older breast cancer survivors. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-11DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1360-0Authors Paul D. Loprinzi, Department of Exercise Science, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY 40205, USABradley J. Cardinal, Program in Exercise and Sport Science, School of Biological and Population Health Sciences, College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USAQi Si, Department of Physical Education, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, ChinaJill A. Bennett, School of Nursing, Oregon ... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619668 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:51:36 +0100 5619668 Interviews with patients with advanced cancer—another step towards an international cancer pain classification system http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619670&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fn358k2uu28872884%2F Conclusions  Previously identified pain domains were confirmed to be relevant to the patients; however, the ranking differed from the experts’ ranking. Sleep disturbances may be added as a domain in a future classification system. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1361-zAuthors Anne Kari Knudsen, European Palliative Care Research Centre, Department of Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, NTNU, 3.etg. Bevegelse, Trondheim University Hospital, 7006 Trondheim, NorwayNina Aass, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, 0315 Oslo, NorwayEllen Heitzer, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, AustriaPål Klepstad, Department of Circulation ... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619670 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:51:35 +0100 5619670 Physical compatibility of binary and ternary mixtures of morphine and methadone with other drugs for parenteral administration in palliative care http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619669&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ff06j416175p33141%2F Abstract  The parenteral administration of combinations of drugs is often necessary in palliative medicine, particularly in the terminal stage of life, when patients are no longer able to take medication orally. The use of infusers to administer continuous subcutaneous infusions is a well-established practice in the palliative care setting and enables several drugs to be given simultaneously, avoiding the need for repeated administrations and the effects of peaks and troughs in the doses of medication. The method is also appreciated by patients and caregivers in the home care setting because the devices and infusion sites are easy to manage. Despite their frequent use, however, the mixtures of drugs adopted in clinical practice are sometimes not supported by reliable data c... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619669 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:51:35 +0100 5619669 Long-term physical activity outcomes of home-based lifestyle interventions among breast and prostate cancer survivors http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619671&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fpt4uj55753443941%2F Conclusions  This study provides evidence that mailed-print exercise interventions result in significant and sustainable improvements in MVPA among newly diagnosed cancer survivors that are observed well after the intervention is complete. While tailored interventions, as compared to standardized materials, appear to produce superior improvements in MVPA initially, these differences diminish over time. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1370-yAuthors Allison J. Ottenbacher, University of Texas - Memorial Hermann, Center for Healthcare Quality and Safety, Houston, TX, USAR. Sue Day, University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston, TX, USAWendell C. Taylor, University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston, TX,... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619671 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:12:56 +0100 5619671 Changing preferences for information and participation in the last phase of life: a longitudinal study among newly diagnosed advanced lung cancer patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5608140&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F0157513554725g86%2F Conclusions  Doctors should regularly ask their advanced lung cancer patients how much information and participation they want because preferences do change in unexpected ways. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1369-4Authors Koen Pardon, End-of-Life Care Research Group, Ghent University & Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090 Brussels, BelgiumR. Deschepper, End-of-Life Care Research Group, Ghent University & Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090 Brussels, BelgiumR. Vander Stichele, End-of-Life Care Research Group, Ghent University & Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090 Brussels, BelgiumJ. L. Bernheim, End-of-Life Care Research Group, Ghent University & Vrije Universiteit Brusse... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5608140 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:41:40 +0100 5608140 Quality of end-of-life care for patients with metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer in general wards and palliative care units in Japan http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5608141&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fmv1453374j144088%2F Conclusions  Patients with metastatic NSCLC in general wards receive inappropriate care near the end of life. Further studies are needed to develop interventions for making decisions regarding end-of-life care. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Short CommunicationPages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1374-7Authors Kikuo Nakano, Department of Respiratory Medicine, National Hospital Organization, Kure Medical Center, 3-1 Aoyama, Kure, Hiroshima 737-0023, JapanTakashi Yoshida, Department of Respiratory Medicine, National Hospital Organization, Kure Medical Center, 3-1 Aoyama, Kure, Hiroshima 737-0023, JapanJunko Furutama, Department of Respiratory Medicine, National Hospital Organization, Kure Medical Center, 3-1 Aoyama, Kure, Hiroshima 737-0023, JapanShoji Sunada, Departme... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5608141 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 06:55:43 +0100 5608141 The use of hyperbaric oxygen for treating delayed radiation injuries in gynecologic malignancies: a review of literature and report of radiation injury incidence http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5596922&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F9v3u54rx31700k62%2F Conclusions  There is level A evidence for using HBOT to treat radiation proctitis. There is level B evidence for using HBOT to treat radiation cystitis and necrosis. The incidence delayed radiation injuries can be as high as 23%. This has relevance in practice guidelines for the treatment of delayed radiation injuries in gynecologic malignancies. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00520-012-1379-xAuthors Scott Allen, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USAChris Kilian, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USAJenise Phelps, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USAHarry T. Whelan, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN ... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5596922 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:17:19 +0100 5596922 Attachment styles in patients with lung cancer and their spouses: associations with patient and spouse adjustment http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5596923&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fg770711p76t604th%2F Conclusions  These preliminary findings raise the possibility that attachment styles of cancer patients and their spouses as individuals and as a dyad may be important factors affecting adjustment in multiple domains. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1367-6Authors Laura S. Porter, Duke University Medical Center, Box 90399, Durham, NC 27708, USAFrancis J. Keefe, Duke University Medical Center, Box 90399, Durham, NC 27708, USADeborah Davis, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, USAMeredith Rumble, Duke University Medical Center, Box 90399, Durham, NC 27708, USACindy Scipio, Duke University Medical Center, Box 90399, Durham, NC 27708, USAJennifer Garst, Duke University Medical Center, Box 90399, Durham, NC 27708, USA J... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5596923 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:17:18 +0100 5596923 Cardiac effects of granisetron in a prospective crossover randomized dose comparison trial http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5596924&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp839283p3468u359%2F Conclusions  As the first study that has studied cardiac side effects of granisetron in patients that are not using cardiotoxic chemotherapeutics, we conclude that granisetron at 40 μg kg−1 dose−1 causes bradycardia only. We have also demonstrated that granisetron does not cause any clinically cardiac side effects either at 10 or 40 μg kg−1 dose−1. However, our results should be supported by prospective randomized studies with larger samples of patient groups. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1376-5Authors F. B. Cakir, Department of Pediatric Hematology–Oncology, Bezmialem University Medical Center, Istanbul, TurkeyO. Yapar, Department of Pediatrics, Marmara University Medical Center, Istanbul, TurkeyC. ... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5596924 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:45:52 +0100 5596924 A comparison of quality of life and satisfaction of women with early-stage breast cancer treated with breast conserving therapy vs. mastectomy in southern China http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5596925&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fn6217887586326w2%2F Conclusions  Patients who underwent BCT did not report better QoL than those who received MAS, but BCT patients experienced easier social adjustment. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1364-9Authors Z.-Y. He, Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Centre of Sun Yat-Sen University, 651 Dongfeng Road East, Guangzhou, 510060 ChinaQ. Tong, Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanhua University, Hengyang, ChinaS.-G. Wu, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Guangzhou, 510060 ChinaF.-Y. Li, Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Centre of Sun Yat-Sen University, 651 Dongfeng Road East, Guangzhou, 510060 ChinaH.-X. Lin, Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Cen... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5596925 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:42:54 +0100 5596925 Scope of symptoms and self-management strategies for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in breast cancer patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5596926&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fl4021254q854k40n%2F Conclusions  CIPN affects breast cancer patients’ routine activities, functions, and behaviors, but they develop management strategies to reduce the impact. The management strategies reported in this study suggest breast cancer patients may adopt interventions that focus on exercise, mindfulness, occupational therapy, and environmental planning toward the goal of reducing the impact of CIPN symptoms on their lives. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1365-8Authors Rebecca M. Speck, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USAAngela DeMichele, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USAJohn T. Farrar, Department of ... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5596926 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:41:56 +0100 5596926 Daytime sleepiness and sleep duration in long-term cancer survivors and non-cancer controls: results from a registry-based survey study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5571948&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fj878437145008247%2F Conclusions  Disturbances in daytime sleepiness and sleep duration persist among long-term cancer survivors and should be monitored in routine survivorship care. More research is needed to identify cancer survivors who are at increased risk for daytime sleepiness and disturbed sleep duration, as well as to identify causal mechanisms for, and interventions to mitigate, persistent differences. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1358-7Authors Laura P. Forsythe, Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program, Center for Cancer Training, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD, USAKathy J. Helzlsouer, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USARyan MacDonald, The Prevention and Research Center, Mercy Medical... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5571948 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:02:12 +0100 5571948 Psychometric properties of the German version of the Short-Form Supportive Care Needs Survey Questionnaire (SCNS-SF34-G) http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5571949&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F02670n4310726068%2F Conclusions  The SCNS-SF34-G is an instrument with excellent psychometric properties for assessing supportive care needs among patients with various cancer entities. It seems to be useful to integrate the questionnaire into diagnostic assessment to tailor interventions according to patient needs. Further research is needed to gain knowledge of the development of unmet needs during the illness trajectory as well as of associations with offer and utilization of healthcare services. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1351-1Authors Claudia Lehmann, Department of Medical Psychology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, W26, 20246 Hamburg, GermanyUwe Koch, Department of Medical Psychology, Universi... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5571949 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:46:05 +0100 5571949 The management of procedural pain at the Italian Centers of Pediatric Hematology–Oncology: state-of-the-art and future directions http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5559424&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fv647604565335p7g%2F Conclusions  A nationwide multicentre survey has been conducted for the first time to verify the management of procedural pain in Pediatric Hematology–Oncology patients. The results indicate that many aspects in the management of procedural pain appear consistent with the international guidelines. Some problems still remain, including the inability to ensure adequate sedation–analgesia in all the patients—often due to the lack of adequate staff, the frequent use of the operating room, and an underdeveloped use of non-pharmacological therapies. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1347-xAuthors Chiara Po’, Pediatric Pain and Palliative Care Service, Department of Pediatrics, University of Padua, Padua, ItalyFra... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5559424 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:43:30 +0100 5559424 Swallowing dysfunction in cancer patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5559425&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fw526k44317073h01%2F Conclusions  Swallowing impairment is a clinically relevant acute and long-term complication in patients with a wide variety of cancers. More prospective studies on the course of dysphagia and impact on quality of life from baseline to long-term follow-up after various treatment modalities, including targeted therapies, are needed. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Review ArticlePages 1-11DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1342-2Authors Dysphagia Section, Oral Care Study Group, Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC)/International Society of Oral Oncology (ISOO)Judith E. Raber-Durlacher, Department of Hematology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the NetherlandsMike T. Brennan, Department of Oral Medicine, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5559425 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:42:55 +0100 5559425 Chemotherapy line-associated differences in quality of life in patients with advanced cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5559426&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fc7w2425266710771%2F Conclusions  The results indicate that patients receiving third- or above-line palliative CT are confronted with stronger QOL impairments than first- and second-line patients. Supported by its feasibility and acceptance of by patients, electronic QOL data capture is an attractive method to screen for symptoms and track their course within clinical routine. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1355-xAuthors B. Mayrbäurl, Department of Internal Medicine IV, Clinical Centre Wels-Grieskirchen, Grieskirchnerstraße 42, 4600 Wels, AustriaL. M. Wintner, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Innsbruck Medical University, Anichstr.35, 6020 Innsbruck, AustriaJ. M. Giesinger, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Inns... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5559426 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:42:53 +0100 5559426 Some concerns about the article: "High doses of oxycodone–naloxone combination may provide poor analgesia." http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552017&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fu5473748r0398176%2F Some concerns about the article: "High doses of oxycodone–naloxone combination may provide poor analgesia." Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1346-yAuthors Christian Compagnone, Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, University Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43100 Parma, ItalyFernanda Tagliaferri, Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, University Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43100 Parma, ItalyAndrea Ramelli, Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, University Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43100 Parma, Italy Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer) Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552017 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:39:46 +0100 5552017 Adherence of stem cell transplant recipients receiving glucocorticoid therapy to an exercise-based rehabilitation program http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552018&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fr015r7m209h15772%2F Abstract  The high acuity of hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients receiving glucocorticoid (GC) therapy for acute graft vs. host disease (aGVHD) may limit their adherence to an exercise-based rehabilitation program and hence, slow their recovery. To make this determination, the medical records of 59 subacute outpatient stem cell transplant recipients receiving methylprednisolone (MP) were reviewed for demographic, anthropometric and medical information. Performance on the repeated sit-to-stand, 50-ft walk and 6-min walk tests were determined before and after completing a 4-week progressive exercise rehabilitation program and outcomes were compared by a paired t-test (P < 0.05). Thirty-two patients (54%) finished a treatment plan (adherent group), compl... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552018 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:49:46 +0100 5552018 Anticancer therapies in specialized palliative care—a multicenter survey http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5544146&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fh5h0r80u658m1182%2F Discussion  Anticancer therapies are incorporated into palliative care concepts. The described differences in palliative patients that are treated in specialized palliative care as compared to oncology services will have to be discussed with regard to selection of patients for specialized palliative care and the range of suitable treatment modalities in palliative care concepts. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1349-8Authors B. Alt-Epping, Department of Palliative Medicine, University Medical Center, Robert Koch Strasse 40, 37075 Göttingen, GermanyS. Pache, Department of Palliative Medicine, University Medical Center, Robert Koch Strasse 40, 37075 Göttingen, GermanyG. Lindena, Department of Palliative Medicine, Un... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5544146 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:42:24 +0100 5544146 Validation of the Chinese version of Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory-20 in Chinese patients with cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5544147&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fj21t157j1mk27g4p%2F Conclusions  The Chinese version of the MFI-20 is a reliable and valid instrument to assess fatigue in Chinese patients with cancer. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1357-8Authors Jun Tian, Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350004 Fujian Province, ChinaJin-Sheng Hong, First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350014 Fujian Province, China Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer) Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5544147 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:55:14 +0100 5544147 Bloodstream infections in adult patients with cancer: clinical features and pathogenic significance of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5544149&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fy320127482v00116%2F Conclusion  This study represents the comprehensive assessment of bloodstream infections in neutropenic versus non-neutropenic cancer patients. Given the pathogenic significance of S. aureus bacteremia in adult patients with cancer, additional strategies for the management of S. aureus bacteremia in cancer patients are needed to improve outcomes. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1353-zAuthors Cheol-In Kang, Division of Infectious Diseases, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 50 Irwon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-710 Republic of KoreaJae-Hoon Song, Division of Infectious Diseases, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 50 Irwon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-7... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5544149 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:51:42 +0100 5544149 Aprepitant for prevention of nausea and vomiting secondary to high-dose cyclophosphamide administered to patients undergoing autologous peripheral blood stem cells mobilization: a phase II trial http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5544148&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F063p54h61230467r%2F Abstract  This is a phase II trial evaluating efficacy and safety of aprepitant (AP) in combination with 5-HT3 antagonist and adjusted dose dexamethasone in patients receiving high-dose cyclophosphamide (CY) and filgrastim for stem cell mobilization. We used Simon’s optimal two-stage design constrained to fewer than 40 patients with 10% type I error and 85% statistical power. The first stage of the study required accrual of 18 response-evaluable patients. The primary endpoint was the control of vomiting without the use of any rescue anti-emetics at 24 h after the administration of high dose CY (4 g/m2). If emesis was controlled in ≥9 patients, an additional cohort of 17 patients would be enrolled. The null hypothesis would be rejected if there were ≥20 respon... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5544148 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:51:42 +0100 5544148 Using aprepitant as secondary antiemetic prophylaxis for cancer patients with cisplatin-induced emesis http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5544150&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F35285h4254777037%2F Conclusions  Primary antiemetic prophylaxis with 5-HT3 antagonists plus dexamethasone provided more than 80% complete protection against cisplatin-induced emesis. Addition of aprepitant as secondary antiemetic prophylaxis in subsequent cycles provided adequate emesis protection in patients who failed primary prophylaxis. Using aprepitant as secondary antiemetic prophylaxis for cancer patients with cisplatin-induced emesis is feasible and cost-effective. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1345-zAuthors Chiao-En Wu, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 5, Fushing St., Gueishan Township, Taoyuan County, 333 Ta... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5544150 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:14:26 +0100 5544150 “Important difference” for interpreting health-related quality of life outcome measures: important to whom? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5537458&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fa21w138u249k7562%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1350-2Authors Jackson S. Y. Wu, Department of Oncology, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Alberta Health Services Cancer Care, University of Calgary, 1331–29th St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N2, Canada Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer) Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5537458 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:46:35 +0100 5537458 Effects of alopecia on body image and quality of life of Turkish cancer women with or without headscarf http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5524116&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F3u106w7h74365686%2F Conclusion  Although there were many important factors, multivariate analysis showed that for body image, having alopecia and wearing headscarves; and for quality of life, having alopecia were the variables that had considerable effects. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1338-yAuthors Ozgul Erol, Faculty of Health Sciences, Trakya University, Aysekadin Kampus, Edirne, TurkeyGulbeyaz Can, Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul University, Istanbul, TurkeyAdnan Aydıner, Institute of Oncology, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer) Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5524116 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:45:12 +0100 5524116 Acute effect of palonosetron on electrocardiographic parameters in cancer patients: a prospective study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515042&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm9wv2u38w82pmn50%2F Conclusion  Palonosetron seems to have no acute arrhythmogenic potential. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1348-9Authors C. Yavas, Department of Radiation Oncology, Konya Training and Research Hospital, Konya, TurkeyU. Dogan, Department of Cardiology, Selcuk University Meram Medical Faculty, Konya, TurkeyG. Yavas, Department of Radiation Oncology, Selcuk University Selcuklu Medical Faculty, Konya, TurkeyM. Araz, Selcuk University Selcuklu Medical Faculty, Department of Medical Oncology, Konya, TurkeyO. Yavas Ata, Selcuk University Selcuklu Medical Faculty, Department of Medical Oncology, Konya, Turkey Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer) Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515042 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:43:54 +0100 5515042 Oral mucositis in pediatric and adolescent patients undergoing chemotherapy: the impact of symptoms on quality of life http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515044&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F0w3p8j7427w13836%2F Conclusions  Severe oral mucositis is a common cause of morbidity in pediatric and adolescent patients undergoing chemotherapy. High-symptom burden due to mucositis may have profound impacts on patient quality of life and levels of psychological distress. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1343-1Authors Karis Kin Fong Cheng, Alice Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Level 2, Clinical Research Centre, Block MD11, 10 Medical Drive, Singapore, 117597 SingaporeVincent Lee, Department of Pediatrics, Children Cancer Center, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong KongChak Ho Li, Department of Pediatrics, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, Hong KongHui Leung Yuen, Department... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515044 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:02:22 +0100 5515044 Walking a tightrope: oncologists’ perspective on providing information to women with recurrent ovarian cancer (ROC) during the medical encounter http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515043&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fq5473627uv25pu12%2F Conclusions  Oncologists tried to achieve a difficult balance between providing patients with several management choices in order to help them keep hope alive and providing them with realistic clinical information suggesting poor patient outcomes. Areas for future research include exploring (1) how physicians can best walk this tightrope of information giving, (2) how to assess physician “success” in doing so, and (3) the meaning of fostering hope to patients and physicians in the context of treatment decision making. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1344-0Authors Laurie Elit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster University, Hamilton, CanadaCathy Charles, Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Bi... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515043 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:02:22 +0100 5515043 Health-related quality of life in high-grade glioma patients: a prospective single-center study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504336&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fb22352666q760551%2F Conclusion  We conclude that there were many changes in patients with high-grade glioma during the course of the disease and most of them were related to disease progression. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-11DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1340-4Authors Cagdas Yavas, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, 06100 TurkeyFaruk Zorlu, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, 06100 TurkeyGokhan Ozyigit, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, 06100 TurkeyMurat Gurkaynak, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, 06100 TurkeyGuler Yavas, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiati... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504336 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:15:30 +0100 5504336 Assessing the body image: relevance, application and instruments for oncological settings http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504337&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fq4vl131612642061%2F Conclusions  From our systematic review, we could identify six instruments specifically designed for assessing body image in the oncological area. In this paper, we discuss their general characteristics, psychometrics properties and the clinical implications, and body image relevance on the quality of life in cancer patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Review ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1339-xAuthors Maria Antonietta Annunziata, Unit of Oncological Psychology, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico National Cancer Institute, Aviano, ItalyLorena Giovannini, Unit of Oncological Psychology, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico National Cancer Institute, Aviano, ItalyBarbara Muzzatti, Unit of Oncological Psychology, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico National Ca... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504337 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:31:46 +0100 5504337 Hematologic outcomes and blood utilization in cancer patients with chemotherapy-induced anemia (CIA) pre- and post-national coverage determination (NCD): results from a multicenter chart review http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5494589&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fv117x43056q10r13%2F Conclusions  Decreased frequency and duration of ESA administration were reported in the post-NCD vs. pre-NCD period. Findings were accompanied by a modest but statistically significant increase in transfusions and a decrease in Hb values. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1318-2Authors David H. Henry, Joan Karnell Cancer Center, Pennsylvania Hospital, 230 W. Washington Sq., 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USACorey J. Langer, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USAR. Scott McKenzie, Health Economics & Outcomes Research, Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC, Horsham, PA, USACatherine Tak Piech, Health Economics & Outcomes Research, Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC, Horsham, PA, USAMekré Senbetta, Health Economi... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5494589 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:42:31 +0100 5494589 Assessing the impact of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neurotoxicity on the quality of life of cancer patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5494590&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fj2g723r8726ml771%2F Conclusions  The newly developed CINQ and the FACT/GOG-Ntx results suggest a considerable negative impact of patient-reported neuropathy symptoms on daily activities and QoL in cancer patients treated with chemotherapy. However, further validation of the CINQ is needed. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Short CommunicationPages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1336-0Authors C. M. L. Driessen, Department of Internal Medicine, Maxima Medical Centre, Veldhoven, The NetherlandsK. M. E. de Kleine-Bolt, Department of Internal Medicine, Maxima Medical Centre, Veldhoven, The NetherlandsA. J. J. M. Vingerhoets, Clinical Psychology Section, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The NetherlandsF. Mols, Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic Diseases (CoRPS), Department of Medical Psych... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5494590 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:24:07 +0100 5494590 Chore or priority? Barriers and facilitators affecting dilator use after pelvic radiotherapy for gynaecological cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486429&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F8227m20h30j6m325%2F Conclusions  This is the first qualitative study to specifically investigate the patient experience of dilator use. The barriers and facilitators identified in this study and the proposed theory-based model provide new insights to inform future research and clinical management of dilator use. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1337-zAuthors Carissa Bonner, Centre for Medical Psychology & Evidence-based Decision-making (CeMPED), The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaKathryn Nattress, Sydney Gynaecologic Oncology Group, Sydney Cancer Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney South West Area Health Service, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaCaroline Anderson, Centre for Medical Psychology & Evidence-based Decision-makin... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486429 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:51:44 +0100 5486429 A systematic review and meta-analysis of anti-pseudomonal penicillins and carbapenems in pediatric febrile neutropenia http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486430&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F155274970236v781%2F Conclusions  Our meta-analysis suggests that APP–aminoglycoside, APP monotherapy, and carbapenem monotherapy are all efficacious therapeutic options for the empiric management of pediatric FN. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1333-3Authors Arif Manji, Division of Haematology/Oncology, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 1X8Thomas Lehrnbecher, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Hospital, Frankfurt, GermanyL. Lee Dupuis, Division of Haematology/Oncology, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 1X8Joseph Beyene, Program in Child Health Evaluative Sciences, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486430 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:32:47 +0100 5486430 Promoting calcium and vitamin D intake to reduce the risk of osteoporosis in men on androgen deprivation therapy for recurrent prostate cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486431&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm67266n647053837%2F Conclusions  Total calcium and vitamin D did not change significantly as a result of the intervention. Results suggest that promotion of dietary changes may be more effective if delivered closer to the initiation of therapy. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1331-5Authors B. Joyce Davison, College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, #310-1121 College Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0 W3 CanadaKristin Wiens, Mount Royal University, Calgary, AB, CanadaMeredith Cushing, Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer) Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486431 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:32:19 +0100 5486431 Body image, sexual function and depression in Korean patients with breast cancer: modification by 5-HTT polymorphism http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5476146&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F017k460l81423101%2F Conclusion  The results suggest that psychosocial factors related to breast cancer treatment such as body image, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationship influence the development of depressive symptoms. The 5-HTTLPR may be associated with the severity of depressive symptoms rather than susceptibility to the development of depressive symptoms. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1329-zAuthors Kyung Ran Kim, Department of Psychiatry, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South KoreaHyun Cheol Chung, Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South KoreaEun Lee, Department of Psychiatry, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South KoreaS... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5476146 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:21:19 +0100 5476146 Practicability, safety, and efficacy of a “German model” for opioid conversion to oral levo-methadone http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5468402&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fx436v08200081pq6%2F Conclusion  The presented study indicates that the GMLC provides a practical and reasonably safe approach to perform opioid rotation to levo-methadone in a palliative care setting. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1320-8Authors Christoph Ostgathe, Division of Palliative Medicine, University of Erlangen, Krankenhausstrasse 12, 91054 Erlangen, GermanyRaymond Voltz, Centre for Palliative Medicine, University of Cologne, Cologne, GermanyAnnika Van Aaaken, Centre for Palliative Medicine, University of Cologne, Cologne, GermanyCarsten Klein, Division of Palliative Medicine, University of Erlangen, Krankenhausstrasse 12, 91054 Erlangen, GermanyRainer Sabatowski, Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital “Carl Gus... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5468402 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:41:14 +0100 5468402 A descriptive analysis of the relationship between quality of life and distress in individuals with head and neck cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5468403&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fx1886664088607nq%2F Conclusions  Screening for distress in those with HNCa may permit early identification of problems that influence QoL outcomes. The ability to identify distress early may also facilitate timely intervention to reduce distress and optimize QoL. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1326-2Authors Catherine C. Bornbaum, Laboratory for Well-Being and Quality of Life in Oncology, Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Western Ontario (UWO), Elborn College, Room 2200, London, ON, CanadaKevin Fung, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, The University of Western Ontario (UWO), London, ON, CanadaJason H. Franklin, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, London Health... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5468403 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:19:53 +0100 5468403 Variability and stability of coping in women with breast cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5468404&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fnxmj0u513k381v77%2F Conclusions  The findings of this prospective study are emphasizing the use of repeated coping assessments. They also underline the importance of social support for adaptive coping and point to the necessity of patient empowerment, especially in women receiving chemotherapy. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1334-2Authors Rafaela Hervatin, Medical Sociology Unit, Hannover Medical School, 30625 Hannover, GermanyStefanie Sperlich, Medical Sociology Unit, Hannover Medical School, 30625 Hannover, GermanyHeike Koch-Giesselmann, Medical Sociology Unit, Hannover Medical School, 30625 Hannover, GermanySiegfried Geyer, Medical Sociology Unit, Hannover Medical School, 30625 Hannover, Germany Journal Supportive Care in Ca... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5468404 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:19:52 +0100 5468404 Unmet spiritual care needs impact emotional and spiritual well-being in advanced cancer patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5456976&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F7723872qp14017k2%2F Conclusions  A substantial minority of patients did not receive the spiritual care they desired while hospitalized. When spiritual needs are not met, patients are at risk of depression and reduced sense of spiritual meaning and peace. Spiritual care should be matched to cancer patients’ needs. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1335-1Authors Michelle J. Pearce, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, 2213 Elba Street, Room 115, P.O. Box 3026, Durham, NC 27710, USAApril D. Coan, Duke Cancer Institute Biostatistics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USAJames E. Herndon, Duke Cancer Institute Biostatistics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USAHa... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5456976 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:50:16 +0100 5456976 Demoralization syndrome among cancer outpatients in Taiwan http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5456977&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fn537564102ml171v%2F Conclusions  Demoralization syndrome was found to be related to psychosocial issues, different cancer types, and treatments. Further studies are recommended to better understand causes and impacts of demoralization in the quality of life and care of cancer patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1332-4Authors Cheng-Yang Lee, Department of Psychiatry, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, TaiwanChun-Kai Fang, Department of Psychiatry, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, TaiwanYuh-Cheng Yang, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, TaiwanChien-Liang Liu, Department of Surgery, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, TaiwanYi-Shing Leu, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mackay Memorial Hospita... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5456977 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 06:33:31 +0100 5456977 Thromboprophylaxis in patients receiving inpatient palliative care: a survey of present practice in Austria http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5449514&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fa0277680p5128q37%2F Conclusions  Our data reveal that about half of all cancer patients in palliative care units are treated with thromboprophylaxis. Low performance status was the most frequent contraindication for thromboprophylaxis. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1330-6Authors Verena Gartner, Unit of Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine I, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, AustriaKatharina A. Kierner, Unit of Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine I, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, AustriaAstrid Namjesky, Krankenhaus Waidhofen, Waidhofen, AustriaBirgit Kum-Taucher, Krankenhaus Scheibbs, Scheibbs, AustriaBernhard Hammerl-Ferrari, Krankenhau... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5449514 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:42:56 +0100 5449514 Prospective evaluation of incidence and severity of oral mucositis induced by conventional chemotherapy in solid tumors and malignant lymphomas http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5449515&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fl721h04600w4356r%2F Conclusion  OM frequently occurs in patients with various tumors receiving conventional chemotherapy. Despite low-grade OM, they might cause gastrointestinal adverse events. Adequate preventive treatment for OM is required depending on each chemotherapy regimen and each patient's OM history. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1314-6Authors Noriko Nishimura, Division of Medical Oncology/Hematology, Cancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Kotoku, Tokyo 135-8550, JapanKenji Nakano, Division of Medical Oncology/Hematology, Cancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Kotoku, Tokyo 135-8550, JapanKyoko Ueda, Division of Medical Oncology/He... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5449515 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:49:24 +0100 5449515 Head-to-head comparisons of quality of life instruments for young adult survivors of childhood cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5449516&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F417gu542w0273gw9%2F Conclusions  Neither instrument is superior. Item response theory is suggested to select high-quality items from different instruments to improve HRQOL measure for YASCC. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-11DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1315-5Authors I-Chan Huang, Department of Health Outcomes and Policy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USAGwendolyn P. Quinn, Department of Oncologic Sciences, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, USAKevin Krull, Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USAKatie Z. Eddleton, Institute for Child Health Policy, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USADevin C. Murphy, Jonathan Jaques Children’s Cancer Center... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5449516 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:56:22 +0100 5449516 Palliative care quality indicators in Italy. What do we evaluate? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5449517&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ft03774w7n510tx87%2F Conclusions  More attention should be paid to the development of outcome indicators of palliative care. The attempt to identify a group of indicators which cover every domain of palliative care represents a challenge for the future in terms of finding new cognitive models more oriented toward subjectivity. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1301-yAuthors Daniela D’Angelo, School of Nursing, University “Tor Vergata”, Via Montpellier, 1, 00133 Rome, ItalyChiara Mastroianni, Palliative Care network, “ANTEA Center”, Rome, ItalyErcole Vellone, School of Nursing, University “Tor Vergata”, Via Montpellier, 1, 00133 Rome, ItalyRosaria Alvaro, School of Nursing, University “Tor Vergata”, Via Montpellier, 1, 0... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5449517 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:56:21 +0100 5449517 Impact of febrile neutropenia on R-CHOP chemotherapy delivery and hospitalizations among patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5440333&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F0l67763pk82t84h6%2F Conclusions  In patients with DLBCL treated with R-CHOP-14 or R-CHOP-21, patients with an event of FN were more likely to experience suboptimal chemotherapy delivery and increased incidence of unplanned hospitalizations than those without FN. FN-related hospitalizations are likely to impact chemotherapy delivery and to incur substantial costs. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Short CommunicationPages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1306-6Authors Ruth Pettengell, Department of Haematology, St George’s University of London, St Cramer Terrace, London, SW17 ORE UKHans E. Johnson, Department of Hematology, Aalborg Hospital, Aarthus University Hospital, Aalborg, DenmarkPieternella J. Lugtenburg, Department of Hematology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, NetherlandsAntonio Salar Silv... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5440333 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 07:36:35 +0100 5440333 Aprepitant, dexamethasone, and palonosetron in the prevention of doxorubicin/cyclophosphamide-induced nausea and vomiting http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5431345&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F6330570n7505115k%2F Conclusions  The combination of aprepitant, dexamethasone, and palonosetron prevented emesis in more than 90% of breast cancer patients receiving their initial cycle of AC chemotherapy. Nausea was less well controlled. Overall complete response was achieved in one half of the study patients. Further improvement in the prevention of AC-induced chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting will require more effective antinausea treatments. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Short CommunicationPages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1312-8Authors Paul J. Hesketh, Department of Hematology Oncology, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805, USAPedro Sanz-Altamira, Commonwealth Hematology Oncology, Lawrence, MA, USA Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnli... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5431345 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:00:02 +0100 5431345 The unfulfilled promise: a systematic review of interventions to reduce the unmet supportive care needs of cancer patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5421590&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F6g07211831801221%2F Conclusions  Reasons for varying results across trials and the limited effectiveness of unmet needs interventions are more broadly discussed. These include inadequacies in psychometric rigor, problems with scoring methods, the use of ineffective interventions, and lack of adherence to intervention protocols. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Review ArticlePages 1-13DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1327-1Authors Mariko Carey, Priority Research Centre for Health Behavior, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle, Room 266, Level 2, David Maddison Building, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, Australia 2308Sylvie Lambert, Priority Research Centre for Health Behavior, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle, Room 230A, Level 2, David Maddison Building, University Drive, Call... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5421590 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:46:39 +0100 5421590 Feasibility of stopping paclitaxel premedication after two doses in patients not experiencing a previous infusion hypersensitivity reaction http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5421591&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fdu1882220n416184%2F Conclusions  In patients who have not experienced an infusion hypersensitivity reaction with the first two doses of paclitaxel, discontinuation of paclitaxel premedications may be considered an option without an increased risk of infusion hypersensitivity requiring rescue medication. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1303-9Authors Michael J. Berger, Pharmacy Department, The James Comprehensive Breast Center, The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute at The Ohio State University, 1145 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43212, USALeslie J. Dunlea, Medical Oncology Department, The James Comprehensive Breast Center, The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital at the Ohio State University Medical ... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5421591 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:46:38 +0100 5421591 A dietitian-led clinic for patients receiving (chemo)radiotherapy for head and neck cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5421592&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fv13n021j542l53n8%2F Conclusions  A dietitian-led head and neck cancer clinic is associated with improved efficiency and nutritional management of head and neck cancer patients and offers a feasible model of care. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1321-7Authors Nicole K. Kiss, Nutrition Department, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, St Andrews Place, East Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaMeinir Krishnasamy, Division of Nursing, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, St Andrews Place, East Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaJenelle Loeliger, Nutrition Department, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, St Andrews Place, East Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaAlba Granados, Nutrition Department, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, St Andrews Place, East Melbourne, Victoria, Au... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5421592 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:49:13 +0100 5421592 Worksite adjustments and work ability among employed cancer survivors http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5421594&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fk6u2258g63486331%2F Conclusion  The prospects of future work life seem optimistic for Norwegian employed CSs who return to work relatively soon after primary treatment. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1325-3Authors Steffen Torp, Department of Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Vestfold University College, P.O. Box 2243, 3101 Tønsberg, NorwayRoy A. Nielsen, Institute for Labour and Social Research, P.O. Box 2947, Tøyen, 0608 Oslo, NorwaySævar B. Gudbergsson, Department of Oncology, Oslo University Hospital, Radiumhospitalet, P.O. Box 4953, Nydalen, 0424 Oslo, NorwayAlv A. Dahl, National Resource Center for Late Effects, Department of Oncology, Oslo University Hospital, Radiumhospitalet and University of Oslo, P.O. Box 4953... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5421594 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:49:12 +0100 5421594 Degree of freezing does not affect efficacy of frozen gloves for prevention of docetaxel-induced nail toxicity in breast cancer patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5421593&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fuhh7747h1q557620%2F Conclusion  A convenient preparation of FG at −10 to −20°C is almost as effective as a standard preparation at −25 to −30°C, with significantly less discomfort. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1308-4Authors H. Ishiguro, Outpatient Oncology Unit, Kyoto University Hospital, Kyoto, JapanS. Takashima, Outpatient Oncology Unit, Kyoto University Hospital, Kyoto, JapanK. Yoshimura, Translational Research Center, Kyoto University Hospital, Kyoto, JapanI. Yano, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University, Kyoto, JapanT. Yamamoto, Translational Research Center, Kyoto University Hospital, Kyoto, JapanM. Niimi, Translational Research Center, Kyoto University Hospital, Kyoto, JapanH. Yamashiro, Breast ... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5421593 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:49:12 +0100 5421593 Demonstration and manifestation of self-determination and illness resistance—A qualitative study of long-term maintenance of physical activity in posttreatment cancer survivors http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5421595&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fd571485x127xh126%2F Conclusions  This study indicates that cancer survivors' continued motivation for PA may be dependent on the fulfillment of a personal and conscious experience of being in the process of creating and living a comprehensible and meaningful life. Future theory-based interventions to encourage PA maintenance in cancer survivors could potentially benefit by integration of humanistic and existential psychology in addition to social cognitive theory and theory of planned behavior. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1304-8Authors Julie Midtgaard, Centre for Nursing and Care Research (UCSF), Copenhagen University Hospital, Blegdamsvej 9, DK-2100 Copenhagen, DenmarkKasper Røssell, Centre for Nursing and Care Research (UCSF)... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5421595 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:56:56 +0100 5421595 Swallowing, nutrition and patient-rated functional outcomes at 6 months following two non-surgical treatments for T1–T3 oropharyngeal cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5421596&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ftp28372ml6712003%2F Conclusions  These preliminary data suggest functional outcomes following AFRT-CB and CRT were largely comparable at 6 months post-treatment. Treatment intensification in any form may contribute to impaired function which requires multidimensional intervention. Larger cohort investigations with systematic methodology are needed to further examine these initial findings. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1316-4Authors Bena Cartmill, Division of Speech Pathology, The University of Queensland and Speech Pathology Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Ipswich Rd, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia 4102Petrea Cornwell, Metro North Health Service District, Queensland Health, Australia, and Griffith Health Institute, Gri... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5421596 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:35:39 +0100 5421596 The effects on pain and activity of daily living caused by crusted exudation in patients with head and neck cancer treated with cetuximab and radiotherapy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5421597&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F547364v557122ll5%2F Conclusions  Crusts have the strongest correlation with pain in patients with Cetuximab-related radiation dermatitis. Moreover, the presence of crusts can lead operators to misclassify dermatitis as score 4, causing unnecessary delays or interruptions in treatment Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1324-4Authors Elvio G. Russi, Department of Radiation Oncology, Santa Croce General Hospital, 14, corso Giolitti, 12100 Cuneo, ItalyMarco C. Merlano, Department of Medical Oncology, Santa Croce General Hospital, Cuneo, ItalyGianmauro Numico, Department of Medical Oncology, “U. Parini” Hospital, Aosta, ItalyRenzo Corvò, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istituto Nazionale per la Ricerca sul Cancro, Genoa, ItalyMarco Bena... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5421597 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 06:48:50 +0100 5421597 Gastrointestinal symptoms after pelvic radiotherapy: a national survey of gastroenterologists http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5421598&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fc472207508531455%2F Conclusions  The low response rate contrasts with that from a parallel survey of clinical oncologists. This may reflect the opinion that radiation-induced bowel toxicity is not a significant issue, which may be because only a small proportion of patients are referred to gastroenterologists. The development of new, evidence-based gastroenterology-led services is considered the optimal way to meet the needs of these patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-11DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1323-5Authors C. C. Henson, Department of Radiotherapy Related Research, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4BX UKS. E. Davidson, Department of Clinical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4B... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5421598 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 06:48:49 +0100 5421598 Three-dimensional C-arm computed tomography reformation combined with fluoroscopic-guided sacroplasty for sacral metastases http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5421599&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fu124k272515n074l%2F Abstract  The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate a sacroplasty technique, using three-dimensional C-arm CT reformation combined with fluoroscopic guidance for patients with severe painful sacral metastases. We studied the data of seven patients (average age 55.7 years) treated through trans-sacroiliac joint approach with the technique. Patients with additional thoracolumbar osteolytic metastases (five out of seven) also received concomitant vertebroplasty accordingly. Subjective significant pain relief was reported with visual analogue scale reduction ≥4 in all seven patients at 1 month after procedure, six out of seven at 3 months, and five out of six at 6 months. Pain recurrence was reported in two patients at 3 and 6 months follow-u... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5421599 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 06:48:48 +0100 5421599 Patients' goals related to health and function in the first 13 months after allogeneic stem cell transplantation http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407100&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F6jt054m286g63383%2F Conclusions  Our results indicate that assistance with setting achievable goals, including individualised strategies and support from health care professionals to realise the goals, may assist in the rehabilitation to restore health and function after allo-SCT. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1310-xAuthors Eva Johansson, The Red Cross University College, P.O. 55676, SE-102 15 Stockholm, SwedenJoacim Larsen, The Red Cross University College, P.O. 55676, SE-102 15 Stockholm, SwedenThérèse Schempp, The Red Cross University College, P.O. 55676, SE-102 15 Stockholm, SwedenLinnea Jonsson, The Red Cross University College, P.O. 55676, SE-102 15 Stockholm, SwedenJeanette Winterling, The Red Cross University College, P.O. ... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407100 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:54:30 +0100 5407100 Do patients’ information needs decrease over the course of radiotherapy? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407101&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F41u856963721pg67%2F Conclusions  Cancer patients’ information needs decline between the initial consultation and the first follow-up visit, but remain high. It is therefore advised to investigate the patients’ information needs at every radiotherapy visit and not rely on giving information just once. Furthermore, radiation oncologists should check if the information given at first consultation is understood and remembered. By those means, tailored information giving becomes possible. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1328-0Authors Kirsten F. L. Douma, Department of Medical Psychology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsCaro C. E. Koning, Department of Radiation Oncology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Neth... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407101 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:54:28 +0100 5407101 Evaluating adherence to recommended diets among cancer patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407102&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fn76j26g5r3638q26%2F Conclusions  Korean patients who had ever been diagnosed with cancer showed higher adherence to diets designed to prevent cancer or high blood pressure than those who had never had cancer. Our observations warrant further prospective studies to evaluate the association of adherence to a healthy diet with survival and quality of life among Asian cancer patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-12DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1313-7Authors Hye In Kim, Department of Food and Nutrition, Sookmyung Women’s University, 52 Hyochangwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 140-742, Republic of KoreaKyunga Kim, Department of Statistics, Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul, Republic of KoreaJung Eun Lee, Department of Food and Nutrition, Sookmyung Women’s Universit... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407102 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 06:46:53 +0100 5407102 Do elderly patients with metastatic cancer have worse quality of life scores? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407103&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm10q791745732635%2F Conclusion  Based on the (EORTC) QLQ-C15-PAL, elderly advanced cancer patients have a different QOL profile. Similar observations have been reported with the (EORTC) QLQ-C30 questionnaire. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1322-6Authors Kaitlin Koo, Rapid Response Radiotherapy Program, Department of Radiation Oncology, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada M4N 3M5Liang Zeng, Rapid Response Radiotherapy Program, Department of Radiation Oncology, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada M4N 3M5Emily Chen, Rapid Response Radiotherapy Program, Department of Radi... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407103 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 06:46:50 +0100 5407103 The impact of a problem-solving intervention on increasing caregiver assistance and improving caregiver health http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407104&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ff23t6m033k7139wh%2F Conclusions  Findings suggest that a nurse-delivered problem-solving intervention increases family caregivers' level of assistance in symptom management for caregivers with lower levels of depressive symptoms. Data also suggest interventions focused solely on care recipient symptom management may not be effective in improving caregivers' emotional health. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-11DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1295-5Authors Paula R. Sherwood, University of Pittsburgh, 336 Victoria Bldg, 3500 Victoria St., Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USABarbara A. Given, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USACharles W. Given, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USAAlla Sikorskii, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USAMei You, Michig... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407104 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:45:22 +0100 5407104 Bridging the distance: a prospective tele-oncology study in Northern Norway http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407106&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm73u254401444351%2F Conclusion  VC may be a useful supplemental tool to support primary health care providers at local hospitals and remote communities in their effort to offer efficient and high-quality cancer care. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1319-1Authors Tom Donnem, Department of Oncology, University Hospital of North Norway, 9038 Tromso, NorwayBente Ervik, Department of Oncology, University Hospital of North Norway, 9038 Tromso, NorwayKathrine Magnussen, Department of Oncology, University Hospital of North Norway, 9038 Tromso, NorwaySigve Andersen, Department of Oncology, University Hospital of North Norway, 9038 Tromso, NorwayDoris Pastow, Department of Surgery, Helgeland Hospital, Mo i Rana, NorwaySissel Andreassen, Communit... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407106 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:54:59 +0100 5407106 Cancer as biographical disruption: constructions of living with cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407105&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fmu83mj1377366010%2F Conclusions  This study adds to the body of literature exploring how to enhance supportive care for cancer survivors by reflecting on biographical disruption and continuity, and the complexities within individual constructions of changes in life that they attribute to cancer. Cancer survivors should be given opportunities to articulate the impact of cancer, thus giving legitimate space to talk about cancer’s ongoing resonance on life so that problems and difficulties are not dismissed or trivialised. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1311-9Authors Gill Hubbard, Cancer Care Research Centre, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA UKLiz Forbat, Cancer Care Research Centre, Depa... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407105 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:54:59 +0100 5407105 In response to “Clinical features and management of carboplatin-related hypersensitivity reactions in pediatric low grade glioma” http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407107&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fa1728w5257347526%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1309-3Authors Lucie Lafay-Cousin, Alberta Children’s Hospital, Calgary, AB, CanadaEric Bouffet, Alberta Children’s Hospital, Calgary, AB, Canada Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer) Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407107 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:52:04 +0100 5407107 What are the perceived needs and challenges of informal caregivers in home cancer palliative care? Qualitative data to construct a feasible psycho-educational intervention http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407108&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F0778177375403576%2F Conclusions  Considering the time pressures and restricted caregiver time, the intervention should be brief and should aim to enhance their visibility as service recipients, patient-specific information giving, preparation for their role, and emotional support. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1300-zAuthors R. Harding, Department of Palliative Care Policy & Rehabilitation, Cicely Saunders Institute, King’s College London, SE5 9PJ London, UKE. Epiphaniou, Department of Palliative Care Policy & Rehabilitation, Cicely Saunders Institute, King’s College London, SE5 9PJ London, UKD. Hamilton, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UKS. Bridger, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UKV. Ro... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407108 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:45:44 +0100 5407108 A novel approach to paraneoplastic intestinal pseudo-obstruction http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407109&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ff68g0671212x4x24%2F Abstract  Paraneoplastic neurologic syndromes (PNS) are uncommon, affecting fewer than 1 in 10,000 patients with cancer. PNS, while rare, can cause significant morbidity and impose enormous socio-economic costs, besides severely affecting quality of life. PNS can involve any part of the nervous system and can present as limbic encephalitis, subacute cerebellar ataxias, opsoclonus-myoclonus, retinopathies, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO), sensory neuronopathy, Lambert–Eaton myasthenic syndrome, stiff-person syndrome, and encephalomyelitis. The standard of care for CIPO includes the use of promotility and anti-secretory agents and the resection of the non-functioning gut segment; all of which can cause significant compromise in the quality of life. There is sig... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407109 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:45:42 +0100 5407109 Thyroid cancer patients’ involvement in adjuvant radioactive iodine treatment decision-making and decision regret: an exploratory study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407110&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fxpg1883n15615305%2F Conclusion  Thyroid cancer patients who reported being involved in the final treatment decision on adjuvant radioactive iodine had less regret than those who did not. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Short CommunicationPages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1302-xAuthors A. M. Sawka, Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University Health Network—Toronto General Hospital, 200 Elizabeth Street, 12 EN-212, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 2C4S. Straus, Division of Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaA. Gafni, Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaS. Meiyappan, Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University Health Netw... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407110 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:47:00 +0100 5407110 Preliminary development of a lymphedema symptom assessment scale for patients with head and neck cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407111&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fe658gtn57211h8h0%2F Conclusion  Content validity of the LSIDS-H&N was supported by the expert panel during development of the LSIDS-H&N. Further testing is ongoing. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1294-6Authors Jie Deng, School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, 461 21st Ave. South, 600B Godchaux Hall, Nashville, TN 37240, USASheila H. Ridner, School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, 461 21st Ave. South, 600B Godchaux Hall, Nashville, TN 37240, USABarbara A. Murphy, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, TN, USAMary S. Dietrich, School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, 461 21st Ave. South, 600B Godchaux Hall, Nashville, TN 37240, USA Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Suppo... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407111 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:46:59 +0100 5407111 Predictors and outcomes of feeling of insufficient consultation time in cancer care in Korea: results of a nationwide multicenter survey http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407112&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fl643726716t08056%2F Conclusion  This study illustrated that high-quality cancer care, characterized by shared decision making and an integrative approach, seems to be related to sufficient consultation time that meets the individual’s subjective needs, and measures should be taken to ensure sufficient consultation time. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1299-1Authors Dong Wook Shin, Department of Family Medicine & Health Promotion Center, Seoul National University Hospital Cancer Survivorship Clinic, Seoul National University Cancer Hospital, Seoul, South KoreaJae-Hyun Park, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Samsung Biomedical Research Institute, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 300 Cheoncheon-dong, Jangan-gu, S... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407112 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:05:26 +0100 5407112 Medication induced diabetes during induction in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia: prevalence, risk factors and characteristics http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407113&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F2268l687q21l5214%2F Conclusions  Older age and CNS involvement at diagnosis increase the risk of MIDi. In contrast to previous studies, higher BMI was not associated with MIDi in our population. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1307-5Authors Dror Koltin, The Division of Endocrinology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, CanadaLillian Sung, The Division of Hematology and Oncology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, CanadaAhmed Naqvi, The Division of Hematology and Oncology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, CanadaStacey L. Urbach, The Division of Endocrinology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Can... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407113 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:14:22 +0100 5407113 Multicenter, randomized study of genetically modified recombinant human interleukin-11 to prevent chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384549&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F6187655mk5966m85%2F Conclusions  This study shows that mIL-11 is well tolerated and has thrombopoietic activity equivalent to one third of the clinical dose of rhIL-11, indicating the potential of mIL-11 for use in the treatment of CIT. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1290-xAuthors Shikai Wu, Cancer Center, 307 Hospital of PLA, No. 8 Dongda Street, Fengtai District, Beijing, China 100071Yang Zhang, The Oncology Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, ChinaLiyan Xu, The Oncology Department, Beijing Chest Hospital, Beijing, ChinaYun Dai, The Oncology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, ChinaYuee Teng, Department of Medical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospit... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384549 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:58:02 +0100 5384549 Psychometric validation and reliability analysis of a Spanish version of the patient satisfaction with cancer-related care measure: a patient navigation research program study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5359956&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F445pn4w422405v54%2F Conclusion  The PSCC-Sp is a valid and reliable measure of PS and should be tested in other MSS populations. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1297-3Authors Pascal Jean-Pierre, University of Miami School of Medicine and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miami, FL, USAKevin Fiscella, Department of Family Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USAPaul C. Winters, Department of Family Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USAElectra Paskett, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USAKristen Wells, Center for Evidence-based Medicine and Health Outcomes Research, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USATracy Battaglia, Boston University School of M... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5359956 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:11:39 +0100 5359956 Unmet needs and distress in people with inoperable lung cancer at the commencement of treatment http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5359957&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fk3451k883135gl46%2F Conclusions  People with lung cancer have high levels of unmet needs especially regarding psychological/emotional or medical communication. People with lung cancer who are classified as distressed have more unmet needs. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Short CommunicationPages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1296-4Authors Anna Ugalde, Department of Nursing & Supportive Care Research, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Locked Bag 1, A’Beckett St, Victoria, 8006 East Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaSanchia Aranda, Department of Nursing & Supportive Care Research, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Locked Bag 1, A’Beckett St, Victoria, 8006 East Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaMeinir Krishnasamy, Department of Nursing & Supportive Care Research, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Locked Bag 1, ... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5359957 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:11:38 +0100 5359957 Returning to work after treatment for haematological cancer: findings from Australia http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5359958&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fvj716554v42qt144%2F Conclusions  The clear indications are that group 3 requires assistance with return-to-work and were vulnerable to a range of psychosocial distress caused by inability to return to employment. Supportive care strategies to assist return to employment are provided. Relevance of manuscript to inform research, policies and/or programs Current improvements in cancer treatments have not only increased the number of cancer survivors but also peoples’ ability to work during and following treatment. Maximising opportunities for cancer patients to return to work is a significant concern not only for individuals and employers but also economically for society. The findings reported in this article explored the individual story of a range of individuals with haematologi... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5359958 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:02:35 +0100 5359958 Topical silver sulfadiazine for the prevention of acute dermatitis during irradiation for breast cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5335132&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fn10252l166180333%2F Conclusions  SSD cream reduced the severity of radiation-induced skin injury compared with general skin care alone. Further studies in patients with other types of cancer and also comparing SSD cream with other topical agents are warranted. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1250-5Authors Simin Hemati, Department of Radiation Oncology, Seyed Al-Shohada Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Shiri Bridge, Isfahan, IranOmid Asnaashari, Department of Radiation Oncology, Seyed Al-Shohada Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Shiri Bridge, Isfahan, IranMostafa Sarvizadeh, Department of Radiation Oncology, Seyed Al-Shohada Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Shiri Bridge, Isfahan, IranBeh... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5335132 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:01:10 +0100 5335132 Fatigue after treatment in breast cancer survivors: prevalence, determinants and impact on health-related quality of life http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5323655&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F4j125485922x7601%2F Conclusion  Our results suggest that many disease-free breast cancer survivors after treatment experienced fatigue that compromises their health-related quality of life. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1293-7Authors Ana Claudia Garabeli Cavalli Kluthcovsky, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Brazil, Curitiba, Parana, BrazilAlmir Antonio Urbanetz, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, BrazilDenise Siqueira de Carvalho, Department of Community Health, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Parana, BrazilEliane Mara Cesario Pereira Maluf, Department of Community Health, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Parana, BrazilGeovana Cristina Schlickmann Sylvestre, Depart... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5323655 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:47:36 +0100 5323655 Clinical exercise interventions in prostate cancer patients—a systematic review of randomized controlled trials http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5313872&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fkl1x03565h764q60%2F Abstract Introduction  Urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, fatigue as well as fears and depression rank among the most common complaints in patients with prostate cancer, resulting in a reduced participation in daily life and social isolation. Consequently, the quality of life of prostate cancer patients is strongly affected in a negative way. Numerous studies focusing on physical exercise interventions in prostate cancers patients demonstrate positive physiological and psychological effects. Our objective was to evaluate the evidence of randomized controlled studies which examined exercise during medical treatment and in the aftercare of a prostate cancer disease. Methods  Twenty-five randomized controlled trials regarding physical activities in ... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5313872 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:54:39 +0100 5313872 Systemic inflammation and prediction of chemotherapy outcomes in patients receiving docetaxel for advanced cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5313873&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ft510701w25t5453q%2F Conclusion  This study found that NLR predicts the clinical outcomes for patients with advanced cancer treated with docetaxel. The clinical utilisation of NLR should be validated in a larger patient population to confirm its utility. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1289-3Authors Wei Chua, Sydney Cancer Centre, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Hospital Road, Concord, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaStephen J. Clarke, Sydney Cancer Centre, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Hospital Road, Concord, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaKellie A. Charles, School of Medical Sciences (Pharmacology), Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print IS... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5313873 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:05:47 +0100 5313873 Motorcycles and breast cancer: The influence of peer support and challenge on distress and posttraumatic growth http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5313874&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fq57346wp2202qn70%2F Conclusions  The results of the current study highlight the potential for challenge-based activities to provide a positive peer support environment for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Identifying factors that promote personal growth and reduce cancer-related distress allow us to create a model for the delivery of these challenge-based peer support activities. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1287-5Authors B. A. Morris, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, USAS. K. Chambers, Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast, AustraliaM. Campbell, Amazon Heart, Brisbane, AustraliaM. Dwyer, Amazon Heart, Brisbane, AustraliaJ. Dunn, Viertel Centre for Research ... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5313874 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 05:47:44 +0100 5313874 Prospective assessment of health-related quality of life in patients with low-grade glioma http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5304079&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F9vqw0208243l0750%2F Conclusion  Our results suggested that there were improvement in HRQoL in LGG patients during follow-up and antiepileptic drugs had negative effect on cognitive functions. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1288-4Authors Cagdas Yavas, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, TurkeyFaruk Zorlu, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, TurkeyGokhan Ozyigit, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, TurkeyMurat Gurkaynak, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, TurkeyGuler Yavas, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Hacettepe Univ... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5304079 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:48:57 +0100 5304079 Racial disparities in physical and functional domains in women with breast cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5304080&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F86786v13wr515515%2F Conclusion  In a military healthcare system, where access to care is ubiquitous, there were no significant differences in many BC characteristics commonly attributed to race. African-American women had more ER/PR-negative tumors; however, no other BC characteristics differed between racial groups. African-American women exhibited more physical impairments, although their BC treatment only differed regarding radiation therapy. This suggests that African-American BCS may be at higher risk for physical impairments and should be monitored prospectively for early identification and treatment. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1285-7Authors Alicia J. Morehead-Gee, Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Clinical Center, Nati... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5304080 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:48:55 +0100 5304080 Validation of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Medical Outcomes Study-Social Support Survey in Hodgkin's lymphoma survivors http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5304081&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F00q105284v691442%2F Conclusion  Results show good general psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the MOS-SSS when applied to HL survivors. The three-factor structure identified in this study is in line with a previous validation among Brazilian healthy civil servants. The Brazilian Portuguese version will now be used to evaluate social support and its association with long-term disease outcomes and quality of life of Hodgkin's lymphoma survivors. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1292-8Authors Andrea Soares, Hematology and Pathology Services, University Hospital, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilIrene Biasoli, Hematology and Pathology Services, University Hospital, Federal Univers... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5304081 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:50:31 +0100 5304081 Incidence of delayed nausea and vomiting in patients with colorectal cancer receiving irinotecan-based chemotherapy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5304082&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ffp18hvpq7105617g%2F Conclusions  The use of a 5-HT3 antagonist and dexamethasone prior to irinotecan results in excellent control of nausea and vomiting (CR 86%) during the 24 h after chemotherapy. Without further antiemetic treatment, most patients (82%) will not experience delayed emesis or require rescue antiemetics. Routine prophylaxis for delayed emesis following irinotecan does not appear to be warranted. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Short CommunicationPages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1286-6Authors Paul J. Hesketh, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, MA, USASnezana M. Bosnjak, Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia, Belgrade, SerbiaVlada Nikolic, Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia, Belgrade, SerbiaBernardo Rapoport, Medical Oncology Centre of R... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5304082 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:50:30 +0100 5304082 Efficacy and safety of aprepitant in the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a pooled analysis http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5296591&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fd750876342871715%2F Conclusion  Results from the analysis suggest that aprepitant with 5-HT3 receptor antagonists and dexamethasone is highly effective in preventing nausea and vomiting in the days after administration of moderately or highly emetogenic chemotherapy (MEC or HEC) agents. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1280-zAuthors Yan Jin, Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210006 People’s Republic of ChinaXiaomin Wu, Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210006 People’s Republic of ChinaYanmeng Guan, Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 21000... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5296591 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 05:50:49 +0100 5296591 Prevalence and correlates of symptoms and uncertainty in illness among head and neck cancer patients receiving definitive radiation with or without chemotherapy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5285153&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp76v17jun6206136%2F Conclusion  This study is the first to identify uncertainty in illness among oropharyngeal and laryngeal cancer patients and found it to be higher than for other cancer populations. Findings provide insights into the uncertainty of living through treatment and provide information for patient care. The consistent pattern of high levels of uncertainty during and 1 month after treatment suggests that the uncertainty related to acute illness could extend into chronic uncertainty which may interfere with a cancer survivor's adaption to daily living after treatment. Further research is needed to investigate other variables that influence uncertainty during treatment as well as 1 to 6 months after treatment for head and neck cancer. Content Type Journal ArticleCa... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5285153 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 05:38:23 +0100 5285153 A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of misoprostol for oral mucositis secondary to high-dose chemotherapy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5285155&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fxg3507727nq52g22%2F Conclusions  Although this study did not find a beneficial effect of a misoprostol rinse in mucositis secondary to high-dose chemotherapy, the small sample size limits the strength of this conclusion. Given the proposed importance of the prostaglandin pathway in the pathogenesis of oral mucositis, additional studies are warranted. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1277-7Authors Rajesh V. Lalla, Section of Oral Medicine and Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USAGary B. Gordon, G.D. Searle, Skokie, IL, USAMark Schubert, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USASol Silverman, Department of Orofacial Sciences, School of De... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5285155 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:50:03 +0100 5285155 Role of antioxidants in buccal mucosa cells and plasma on the incidence and severity of oral mucositis after allogeneic haematopoietic cell transplantation http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5285154&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F77172442142012w7%2F Conclusions  No single AOX, either in plasma or BMC (α-tocopherol, ascorbic acid and ß-carotene), revealed predictive value for the incidence or severity of OM. However, patients with an overall good plasma AOX status tended to require less PN, a common clinical marker for OM, which may be more relevant than any one AOX at reducing the risk of OM. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1284-8Authors Paul Urbain, Department of Haematology/Oncology, Section of Nutrition, Albert Ludwigs-University Medical Center Freiburg, Hugstetter Str 55, 79106 Freiburg, GermanyAnna Raynor, Department of Haematology/Oncology, Section of Nutrition, Albert Ludwigs-University Medical Center Freiburg, Hugstetter Str 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germa... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5285154 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:50:03 +0100 5285154 Nutritional status, acute phase response and depression in metastatic lung cancer patients: correlations and association prognosis http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5285156&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp4060p7nx57r3j52%2F Conclusions  This study highlights the associations between nutritional status, systemic inflammation, and psychological distress, supporting their common underlying pathophysiological mechanisms and further suggesting the necessity of a holistic anti-cachectic approach. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1282-xAuthors Zoe Giannousi, Department of Medical Oncology, University General Hospital of Heraklion, Stavrakia and Voutes, Heraklion, 71110 Crete, GreeceIoannis Gioulbasanis, Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital of Larissa, Larissa, Thessaly, GreeceAthanasios G. Pallis, Department of Medical Oncology, University General Hospital of Heraklion, Stavrakia and Voutes, Heraklion, 71110 Crete, GreeceAlexand... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5285156 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 05:51:29 +0100 5285156 Psychosocial well-being and supportive care needs of cancer patients living in urban and rural/regional areas: a systematic review http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5285157&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F68gx962h55348370%2F Conclusion  This review highlights that whilst we are beginning to get some insight into the needs of people with cancer in rural areas, much is still unknown. Population-based, prospective studies including people with heterogenous cancers from rural and urban settings are needed. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Review ArticlePages 1-22DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1270-1Authors Phyllis N. Butow, Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG), University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaFiona Phillips, Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG), University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaJanine Schweder, School of Psychology, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaKate White, Cancer Nursing Research Unit, Sydney Nursing School, Royal Prince Alfred ... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5285157 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:07:57 +0100 5285157 Hispanic adolescents coping with parental cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5273222&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fl537u351qq267560%2F Conclusions  The study contributes to the knowledge about the coping strategies of Hispanic adolescents experiencing parental cancer and the importance of taking individual coping strategies into account when evaluating the impact of parental cancer on psychological well-being. This is especially true for adolescents who are likely to use dysfunctional strategies such as denial, substance use, and behavioral disengagement. Through psychosocial interventions, professionals need to assist these adolescents to improve and learn better coping strategies. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Short CommunicationPages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1283-9Authors Rosario Costas-Muñiz, Psychology Department, University of Puerto Rico, 641 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 11209, USA ... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5273222 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:49:09 +0100 5273222 Thyrotropin-releasing hormone as a treatment for cancer-related fatigue: a randomized controlled study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5273224&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fvr6657633154505l%2F Conclusions  TRH administration was efficacious, safe, and tolerable in the treatment of CF with a positive impact on quality of life. These results provide a crucial impetus for pursuing TRH therapeutics to treat CF. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1268-8Authors Jayesh Kamath, Department of Psychiatry, University of Connecticut Health Center, 10 Talcott Notch Road East Lobby 3rd Floor, Farmington, CT, USARichard Feinn, Department of Psychiatry, University of Connecticut Health Center, 10 Talcott Notch Road East Lobby 3rd Floor, Farmington, CT, USAAndrew Winokur, Department of Psychiatry, University of Connecticut Health Center, 10 Talcott Notch Road East Lobby 3rd Floor, Farmington, CT, USA Journal Supportiv... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5273224 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:46:34 +0100 5273224 Assessing cancer patients' trust in their oncologist: development and validation of the Trust in Oncologist Scale (TiOS) http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5273223&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fd11882887hg87052%2F Conclusions  The TiOS reliably and validly assesses cancer patients' trust in their oncologist. The questionnaire can be employed in both clinical practice and future research of cancer patients' trust. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1276-8Authors M. A. Hillen, Department of Medical Psychology—Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, P.O. Box 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The NetherlandsC. C. E. Koning, Department of Radiation Oncology—Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, P.O. Box 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The NetherlandsJ. W. Wilmink, Department of Clinical Oncology—Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, P.O. Box 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The NetherlandsJ. H. G. Klinkenbijl, Depa... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5273223 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:46:34 +0100 5273223 Certain bio-psychosocial–spiritual problems associated with dyspnea among advanced cancer patients in Taiwan http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5273225&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fl6206xm324616228%2F Conclusions  Advanced cancer patients with certain psychosocial and spiritual problems, such as, the problem of propriety preparation, fear of death, and anxiety, tended to have dyspnea. Among these factors, propriety preparation plays an important role among dyspnea patients. Advanced cancer patients with dyspnea have greater needs for propriety preparation. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1273-yAuthors Chih-Te Ho, Department of Family Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, 2, Yuh-Der Road, Taichung, Taiwan 404, Republic of ChinaHua-Shui Hsu, Department of Family Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, 2, Yuh-Der Road, Taichung, Taiwan 404, Republic of ChinaChia-Ing Li, Department of Medical Research, C... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5273225 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:46:33 +0100 5273225 Perspectives toward oral mucositis prevention from parents and health care professionals in pediatric cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260127&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F65q1728353r1k844%2F Conclusions  Parents and HCP believe severe mucositis to be important, although it is more important to HCPs. Parents would not be willing to reduce life expectancy to eliminate mucositis. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1274-xAuthors Marie-Chantal Ethier, Program in Child Health Evaluative Sciences, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, CanadaDean A. Regier, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1100 Fairview Ave. N., PO Box 19024, Seattle, WA, USADeborah Tomlinson, Program in Child Health Evaluative Sciences, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, CanadaPeter Judd, Department of Dentistry, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, O... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260127 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 05:37:40 +0100 5260127 Implementation of institutional antiemetic guidelines for low emetic risk chemotherapy with docetaxel: a clinical and cost evaluation http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260128&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F154135426766038r%2F Conclusion  The present results suggest that DEX alone is equally effective for preventing nausea and vomiting and less expensive compared with a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist plus DEX in low emetic risk chemotherapy with docetaxel. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1278-6Authors Toshinobu Hayashi, Department of Pharmacy, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Cancer Center, 3-1-1 Notame, Minami-ku, Fukuoka, 811-1395 JapanHiroaki Ikesue, Department of Pharmacy, Kyushu University Hospital, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582 JapanTaito Esaki, Department of Medical Oncology, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Cancer Center, Fukuoka, JapanMami Fukazawa, Department of Pharmacy, National Hospital Organization Kyush... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260128 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:47:42 +0100 5260128 Partner-assisted emotional disclosure for patients with GI cancer: 8-week follow-up and processes associated with change http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260129&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fd5276138q2232710%2F Conclusions  For couples in which the patient tends to hold back from discussing concerns, partner-assisted emotional disclosure is a beneficial intervention leading to improvements in relationship functioning that maintain over time. Future research is needed to examine methods of enhancing intervention effects, including encouraging patient expressiveness and negative affect during the sessions. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1272-zAuthors Laura S. Porter, Duke University Medical Center, 2200 West Main St., Suite 340, Durham, NC 27705, USAFrancis J. Keefe, Duke University Medical Center, 2200 West Main St., Suite 340, Durham, NC 27705, USADonald H. Baucom, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260129 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 05:46:19 +0100 5260129 Compliance with fluoride custom trays in irradiated head and neck cancer patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260130&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F525723746v2611p0%2F Conclusion  Compliance with custom trays was poor in this series. Specific postirradiation dental care follow-up visits and education have demonstrated their utility in the era of 2D irradiation. We currently advocate an 18-month compliance with custom trays in IMRT patients on the basis of the Parsport trial, after which we assess the quality of salivary recovery before recommending prolonged use or interruption. Data with innovative irradiation techniques are however required. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1279-5Authors Juliette Thariat, Department of Radiation Oncology/Institut Universitaire de la Face et du Cou fo J thariat, Cancer Center Antoine-Lacassagne, University Nice Sophia-Antipolis, 33 Av. Valombros... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260130 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 05:46:18 +0100 5260130 Challenging the perceptions of cancer service provision for the disadvantaged: evaluating utilisation of cancer support services in Western Australia http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260132&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fgp39874184594m34%2F Conclusions  Overall, the study has shown that CCWA services are not provided uniformly (horizontal equity) across strata of socio-economic status. Given that the prevalence of cancer generally increases with socio-economic advantage, the findings were notable in regard to one particular outcome. Results for age indicate that there may be some underlying accessibility issues for the aged population. The findings are consistent with current literature highlighting issues of disadvantage in regard to the ability of elderly persons with cancer to access services and support. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-11DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1262-1Authors Rachael Moorin, Department of Imaging and Applied Physics, Curtin University of Technology, Pert... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260132 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:55:52 +0100 5260132 Physical activity preferences in a population-based sample of kidney cancer survivors http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260131&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fq72811243817w42q%2F Conclusion  The majority of KCS expressed an interest in doing a PA program and important preferences were identified. These preferences may be used to inform PA interventions to enhance motivation and adherence in KCS. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1264-zAuthors Linda Trinh, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2H9Ronald C. Plotnikoff, School of Education, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, AustraliaRyan E. Rhodes, Behavioral Medicine Laboratory, Faculty of Education, University of Victoria, P.O. Box 3010 STN CSC, Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 3N4Scott North, Department of Medicine, Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB, Ca... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260131 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:55:52 +0100 5260131 Prevention of ovarian damage and infertility in young female cancer patients awaiting chemotherapy—clinical approach and unsolved issues http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260133&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp6k713lr31h87l50%2F Abstract  Great advances in the oncological therapy of childhood and adolescent cancer patients lead to an increase of young cancer survivors with a normal expectancy of life. The aggressive chemotherapy and/or radiation often compromises endocrine function with consecutive menopausal symptoms and sterility. Recently, new approaches were developed to preserve fertility with different methods to restore the ovarian function. The present review gives an overview of the current possibilities, which may be offered to these young cancer patients, as well as the chances of success and risks and the unsolved issues in special situations. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Review ArticlePages 1-11DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1261-2Authors Katharina Hancke, Department of Obstetrics... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260133 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:55:51 +0100 5260133 Emerging drugs for cancer-related pain http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260134&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm4721v8w73vn837u%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialPages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1281-yAuthors Sebastiano Mercadante, Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, La Maddalena Cancer Center, Via S.Lorenzo 312, 90146 Palermo, Italy Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer) Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260134 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 06:39:55 +0100 5260134 Quality of the supportive and palliative oncology literature: a focused analysis on randomized controlled trials http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260135&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fw54w4859031ku0u1%2F Conclusions  We identified deficiencies in the quality of supportive and palliative oncology RCTs. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1275-9Authors David Hui, Department of Palliative Care & Rehabilitation Medicine Unit 1414, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USAJoseph Arthur, Department of Palliative Care & Rehabilitation Medicine Unit 1414, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USAShalini Dalal, Department of Palliative Care & Rehabilitation Medicine Unit 1414, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USAEduardo Bruera, Department of Palliative Care & Rehab... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260135 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:48:55 +0100 5260135 Trends in anemia management in lung and colon cancer patients in the US Department of Veterans Affairs, 2002–2008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260136&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm1h6p710104t667k%2F Conclusions  Use of ESA treatment for anemia in VA cancer care declined markedly after 2005, well before the 2007 changes in product labeling and clinical guidelines. This suggests that earlier dissemination of research results had marked impacts on practice patterns with these agents. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1255-0Authors Elizabeth Tarlov, Center for Management of Complex Chronic Care, Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, 5000 South 5th Ave. (151H), Hines, IL 60141, USAKevin T. Stroupe, Center for Management of Complex Chronic Care, Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, 5000 South 5th Ave. (151H), Hines, IL 60141, USATodd A. Lee, Center for Management of Complex Chronic Care, Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, 5000 South 5... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260136 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:48:54 +0100 5260136 The comparative effectiveness of a team-based versus group-based physical activity intervention for cancer survivors http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260137&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F0t77862204553395%2F Conclusions  These hypothesis-generating findings suggest that a short-term, team-based physical activity program (dragon boat paddling) was associated with increased cohesion and adherence/attendance. Improvements in physical fitness and psychosocial benefits were comparable to a traditional, group-based walking program. Compared to a group-based intervention delivery format, the team-based intervention delivery format holds promise for promoting physical activity program adherence/attendance in cancer survivors. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1263-0Authors Cindy L. Carter, Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina, 86 Jonathan Lucas Street, Charleston, SC 29425, USAGeorgiana Onicescu, Hollin... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260137 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 05:47:12 +0100 5260137 Can the distress thermometer (DT) identify significant psychological distress in long-term cancer survivors?: a comparison with the Brief Symptom Inventory-18 (BSI-18) http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5250273&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F244176p1l2518015%2F Conclusions  The results do not support the validity of the DT in survivors of adult cancers. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Short CommunicationPages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1269-7Authors Anna Merport, Perini Family Survivors’ Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave. D321, Boston, MA 02215, USASharon L. Bober, Perini Family Survivors’ Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave. D321, Boston, MA 02215, USAAmy Grose, Perini Family Survivors’ Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave. D321, Boston, MA 02215, USAChristopher J. Recklitis, Perini Family Survivors’ Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave. D321, Boston, MA 02215, USA Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN ... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5250273 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 05:51:44 +0100 5250273 Development of a knowledge assessment tool for dermatotoxicity caused by inhibitors of epidermal growth factor receptor http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5236783&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fh8151661v1v25055%2F Abstract Purpose  The aim of this study was the development of a knowledge assessment tool for dermatotoxicity caused by inhibitors of EGFR (intravenous regimens). Methods  Five nurses with experience in oncology created a 25-item questionnaire. The questionnaire was presented to six experts for assessment of face and content validity. Item analysis and reliability testing were evaluated on the test results of 76 nurses. Results  Face and content validity was achieved for 25 items. Two items with low biserial correlations were deleted. The values for item difficulty range from 0.2 to 0.7. The values for item discrimination ranged from 0.25 to 0.64. The complete post-tested 23-item questionnaire showed excellent internal consistency with ... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5236783 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 17:05:39 +0100 5236783 Illness appraisal, religious coping, and psychological responses in men with advanced cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5236784&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F3021w22x31781gj8%2F Conclusions  Illness appraisal was more consistently associated with psychological responses to advanced cancer than patient or disease characteristics. Consequently, helping patients with their illness appraisals may be effective for improving patient psychological well-being. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1265-yAuthors Kevin L. Rand, Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University, 402 North Blackford St., LD 124, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USALarry D. Cripe, School of Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, USAPatrick O. Monahan, School of Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, USAYan Tong, School of Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, USAKaren Schmidt, School of Medic... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5236784 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 06:45:14 +0100 5236784 Using the Skindex-16 and Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events to assess rash symptoms: results of a pooled-analysis (N0993) http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5236785&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ft170v34810l38602%2F Conclusions  The data reported support the decision to include both measures in a clinical trial to assess the patient experience, as each measure may specifically target varying symptoms and intensities. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1266-xAuthors Pamela J. Atherton, Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street, SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USAKelli N. Burger, Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street, SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USACharles L. Loprinzi, Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USAMichelle A. Neben Wittich, Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USARobert C. Miller, Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5236785 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 05:47:36 +0100 5236785 Prophylactic treatment of local reactions to i.v. vinorelbine: a randomized study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5236786&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F6542474717j74x62%2F Conclusion  Local infusion site side effects are common with i.v. vinorelbine. Pre-treatment with 4 mg betamethasone i.v. is associated with a reduced risk of local symptoms or reactions, local pain in particular. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1267-9Authors Eva Quant, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Göteborg University, Gothenburg, SwedenBengt Bergman, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Göteborg University, Gothenburg, Sweden Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer) Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5236786 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:50:19 +0100 5236786 Switching from oxycodone to methadone in advanced cancer patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5207881&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F3855m61245675370%2F Conclusion  Switching from oxycodone to methadone is a reliable method to improve the opioid response in advanced cancer patients. A ratio of 3.3 appears to be reliable, even at high doses. Further studies should be performed to confirm these results in other settings and with very high doses of oxycodone. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Short CommunicationPages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1259-9Authors Sebastiano Mercadante, Pain Relief and Palliative Care Unit, La Maddalena Cancer Center, Via San Lorenzo 312, 90146 Palermo, ItalyPatrizia Ferrera, Pain Relief and Palliative Care Unit, La Maddalena Cancer Center, Via San Lorenzo 312, 90146 Palermo, ItalyPatrizia Villari, Pain Relief and Palliative Care Unit, La Maddalena Cancer Center, Via San Lorenzo 312, 90146 P... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5207881 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 06:05:19 +0100 5207881 Prophylaxis of radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in the palliative treatment of bone metastases http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5207882&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fh4341w67v66w24k3%2F Conclusions  Despite prophylaxis, RINV was common among patients receiving palliative radiotherapy for bone metastases, especially during the delayed phase. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1258-xAuthors Kristopher Dennis, Rapid Response Radiotherapy Program, Department of Radiation Oncology, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, CanadaJanet Nguyen, Rapid Response Radiotherapy Program, Department of Radiation Oncology, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, CanadaRoseanna Presutti, Rapid Response Radiotherapy Program, Department of Radiation Oncology, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Un... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5207882 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:48:50 +0100 5207882 Accuracy of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale as a screening tool in cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5207883&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F252mq456252638h7%2F Conclusions  The HADS anxiety subscale performed worse than the total and the depression subscales for both indicators. Diagnostic accuracy varied widely by threshold but was consistently superior for depression screening than for screening of any mental disorder. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Review ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1251-4Authors Andrea Vodermaier, Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, 2136 West Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 CanadaRoanne D. Millman, Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, 2136 West Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 Canada Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer) Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5207883 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:51:24 +0100 5207883 Complicated grief and need for professional support in family caregivers of cancer patients in palliative care: a longitudinal cohort study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5207884&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fc348342333820pv5%2F Conclusions  The results suggest that a substantial number of family caregivers of diseased palliative care patients are at risk of developing CG and depression following their loss. While early identification of those at risk of developing CG could be helpful, the risk assessment of professionals may lack in precision. The results indicate that bereavement services could be utilized in a more targeted and perhaps more efficient manner. Guidelines for bereavement planning in palliative care are indicated. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1260-3Authors Mai-Britt Guldin, Research Unit for General Practice, Aarhus University, Bartholin’s Allé 2, 8000 Aarhus, DenmarkPeter Vedsted, Research Unit for General Practice,... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5207884 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 10:47:39 +0100 5207884 An overview of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Symposium on Cancer and Nutrition 2009: from cancer prevention to nutrition support to alleviating suffering in patients with advanced cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5196096&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fd5086180h1555181%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialPages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1246-1Authors Florian Strasser, Oncological Palliative Medicine, Division of Oncology/Haematology, Department of Internal Medicine and Palliative Care Center, Cantonal Hospital, Rorschacherstrasse 95, CH-9007 St. Gallen, SwitzerlandAn Van den Broek, Department of Medical Oncology, Ziekenhuisnetwerk Antwerpen-Middelheim, Antwerp, BelgiumAminah Jatoi, Division of Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer) Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5196096 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 06:11:17 +0100 5196096 Scientific production in cancer rehabilitation grows higher: a bibliometric analysis http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5183328&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F6723875n7586421k%2F Conclusions  Cancer rehabilitation is an expanding area with a growing scientific production. The rapidly ageing population, the higher number of cancer survivors, and the increasing need of resources for the after treatment of cancer patients contribute to explain the interest for this field. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1253-2Authors Donatella Ugolini, Dipartimento di Oncologia, Biologia e Genetica, University of Genoa, Genoa, ItalyMonica Neri, Unit of Clinical and Molecular Epidemiology, San Raffaele Pisana, Rome, ItalyAlfredo Cesario, Department of General Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Catholic University, Rome, ItalyStefano Bonassi, Unit of Clinical and Molecular Epidemiology, San Raffaele Pisana,... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5183328 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:55:54 +0100 5183328 Self-care and end of life care—patients’ and carers’ experience a qualitative study utilising serial triangulated interviews http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5175463&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F24504158364457n0%2F Conclusions  Self-care is important to this group of people. People receiving end of life care want to and are able to engage in research. The findings are timely and relevant to current changes in palliative care policy and practice. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1252-3Authors Bridget Margaret Johnston, University of Dundee School of Nursing and Midwifery, 11 Airlie Place, Dundee, DD1 4HJ Scotland, UKStuart Milligan, Ardgowan Hospice, University of West of Scotland, 12 Nelson Street, Greenock, PA15 1TS Scotland, UKClaire Foster, Health Psychology and Macmillan Research Unit, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ England, UKNora Kearney, School of Nursing and ... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5175463 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:46:46 +0100 5175463 The Psychosocial Distress Questionnaire-Breast Cancer (PDQ-BC) is a useful instrument to screen psychosocial problems http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5160995&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fw15h30256067454w%2F Conclusions  The PDQ-BC has expected floor effects, few ceiling effects and sufficient internal consistency. Furthermore, the construct validity on the PDQ-BC subscales social support, sexual problems and financial problems was good. Thus, the PDQ-BC can be used to screen psychosocial problems in patients with early-stage breast cancer as part of routine care. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1256-zAuthors Mirjam P. J. Bogaarts, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Elisabeth Hospital, P.O. Box 90151, 5000 LC Tilburg, The NetherlandsBrenda L. Den Oudsten, CoRPS – Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic Diseases, Department of Medical Psychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The NetherlandsJan A. Roukema, Depart... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5160995 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:20:22 +0100 5160995 Efficacy of opioid rotation to continuous parenteral hydromorphone in advanced cancer patients failing on other opioids http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5160996&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fgp291l135xq15301%2F Conclusions  In advanced cancer patients with serious unstable cancer-related pain refractory to other opioids, continuous parenteral administration of hydromorphone often results in long-lasting adequate pain control and should be considered even after extensive pretreatment with opioids. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1254-1Authors Wendy H. Oldenmenger, Department of Medical Oncology, Erasmus MC Daniel den Hoed Cancer Center, PO Box 5201, 3008 AE Rotterdam, The NetherlandsPaul J Lieverse, Department of Anaesthesiology, Erasmus MC Daniel den Hoed Cancer Center, Rotterdam, The NetherlandsPaul J. J. M. Janssen, Department of Pharmacy, Erasmus MC Daniel den Hoed Cancer Center, Rotterdam, The NetherlandsWalter Taal, ... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5160996 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:56:48 +0100 5160996 Informational and decisional empowerment in online health support communities: initial psychometric validation of the Cyber Info-Decisional Empowerment Scale (CIDES) and preliminary data from administration of the scale http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5160997&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F7548530mk602l011%2F Conclusions  The ability of this composite measure to provide information about the extent to which computer-connected patients view digital peer support as an empowerment tool makes it a valuable addition to the literature in health informatics, supportive cancer care, and health quality of life research. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Short CommunicationPages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1249-yAuthors Gül Seçkin, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250, USA Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer) Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5160997 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:52:34 +0100 5160997 A pilot study of adrenal suppression after dexamethasone therapy as an antiemetic in cancer patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5160999&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fg7p26842267603g5%2F Conclusions  We suggest that suppression of adrenal response is common after antiemetic dexamethasone therapy in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1248-zAuthors Hye-Suk Han, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, 410 Seongbong-ro, Heungduk-gu, Cheongju 361-711, South KoreaYoung Kwang Shim, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, 410 Seongbong-ro, Heungduk-gu, Cheongju 361-711, South KoreaJeong Eun Kim, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, 410 Seongbong-ro, Heungduk-gu, Cheongju 361-711, South KoreaHyun-Jung Jeon, Department of Internal Medicine, Ch... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5160999 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:03:23 +0100 5160999 Development and validation of the simplified Chinese version of EORTC QLQ-H&N35 for patients with head and neck cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5160998&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fq734p087373hu655%2F Conclusions  The simplified Chinese version of QLQ-H&N35 demonstrates good validity, reliability, and responsiveness and can be used to measure QOL for Chinese patients with head and neck cancer. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1247-0Authors Zheng Yang, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical College, Dongguan, 523808 ChinaQiong Meng, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, 650031 ChinaJiahong Luo, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, 650031 ChinaQian Lu, Department of Psychology, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77204, USAXiaojiang Li, Yunnan Tumor Hospital, Kunming, 650031 ChinaGaofeng Li, Yunnan Tumor Hospital, Kunming, 650031 ChinaChonghua Wan, School of Human... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5160998 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:03:23 +0100 5160998 Topical amitriptyline, ketamine, and lidocaine in neuropathic pain caused by radiation skin reaction: a pilot study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5161000&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fg28733620l721810%2F Conclusions  AKL was a safe intervention to use with minimal toxicity and good compliance. It significantly reduced several measures of neuropathic pain associated with radiation dermatitis. A larger-scale study would require recruitment from multiple centers. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1240-7Authors Isabella Uzaraga, Radiation Therapy Program, Vancouver Island Centre, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, CanadaBev Gerbis, Radiation Therapy Program, Vancouver Island Centre, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, CanadaEleanor Holwerda, Radiation Therapy Program, Vancouver Island Centre, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, CanadaDan Gillis, University of Guelph School of Computer Science, Guelph, ON, CanadaElaine Wai, Radia... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5161000 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 05:54:57 +0100 5161000 Cluster of symptoms in women with breast cancer treated with curative intent http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5161001&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F9q624v0w5401654u%2F Conclusions  Through the data presented, the cluster of symptoms could be verified in women with breast cancer who were treated with curative intent and free of disease. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1238-1Authors Alexandre Lopes Evangelista, Antonio Prudente Foundation, São Paulo, BrazilErika Maria Monteiro Santos, Antonio Prudente Foundation, São Paulo, Brazil Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer) Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5161001 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:08:29 +0100 5161001 Single-dose intravenous casopitant in combination with ondansetron and dexamethasone for the prevention of oxaliplatin-induced nausea and vomiting: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, active-controlled, two arm, parallel group study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5119635&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F474737jq83012315%2F Conclusions  Addition of single-dose casopitant 90 mg IV did not improve the control of CINV at any time during 120 h following initiation of oxaliplatin-based MEC. Excellent control of CINV was achieved in this study population with the combination of ondansetron and dexamethasone alone. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1235-4Authors Paul J. Hesketh, Department of Hematology and Oncology, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, MA 01805, USAOliver Wright, GSK Research and Development, 1250 South Collegeville Road, Collegeville, PA 19426, USAGerardo Rosati, Medical Oncology Unit, S. Carlo Hospital, Via P. Petrone, 1, 85100 Potenza, ItalyMark Russo, GSK Research and Development, 1250 South Collegeville Road, Collegeville, PA 19426... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5119635 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 05:52:23 +0100 5119635 Psychotropic medication during endocrine treatment for breast cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5108956&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F5704835407v640n3%2F Conclusions  This study indicated increased psychological distress due to breast cancer diagnosis and/or treatment in women on endocrine therapy. Anti-depressants were only prescribed for a short time. These data can contribute to an improved awareness of the impact of breast cancer (treatment) and therefore potentially to the optimizing of support for these patients. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1242-5Authors Geertruida H. de Bock, Department of Epidemiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, PO Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The NetherlandsRegina F. Musters, Unit of PharmacoEpidemiology and PharmacoEconomics, Department of Pharmacy, University of Groningen, Groningen, The NetherlandsH. Jens Bos, Unit of Pha... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5108956 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 05:45:43 +0100 5108956 Incidence of febrile neutropenia among early-stage breast cancer patients receiving anthracycline-based chemotherapy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5108958&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp8t007784x84154v%2F Conclusions  Asian patients are at moderate risk for FN when they receive the AC regimen for treatment of ESBC. Further studies should evaluate the role of G-CSF to reduce the occurrence of FN in Asian patients with low BMI. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1241-6Authors Alexandre Chan, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Block S4, 18 Science Drive 4, Singapore, 117543 SingaporeChristy Chen, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Block S4, 18 Science Drive 4, Singapore, 117543 SingaporeJoen Chiang, Department of Pharmacy, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeSze Huey Tan, Division of Clinical Trials & Epidemiological Sciences, National Cancer Ce... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5108958 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +0100 5108958 Ginger (Zingiber officinale) reduces acute chemotherapy-induced nausea: a URCC CCOP study of 576 patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5108957&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp724412w08370276%2F Conclusions  Ginger supplementation at a daily dose of 0.5 g–1.0 g significantly aids in reduction of the severity of acute chemotherapy-induced nausea in adult cancer patients. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-11DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1236-3Authors Julie L. Ryan, Departments of Dermatology, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 697, Rochester, NY 14642, USACharles E. Heckler, Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USAJoseph A. Roscoe, Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USAShaker R. Dakhil, Witchita CCOP, Witchita, KS, USAJeffrey Kirshner, HOACNY CCOP, Syracuse, NY, USAPatrick J. Flynn, Metro-Minnesota CCOP, St. Louis Park, MN, USAJane T. Hickok, Radiation... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5108957 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +0100 5108957 Inpatient oncology rehabilitation in Toronto: a descriptive 18-month retrospective record review http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5108959&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fx72440178501v44m%2F Conclusions  In this sample, the majority of patients were older women, and many lived alone. While the group as a whole made significant functional gains, those who were younger improved more. Having a diagnosis of uterine or brain cancer was associated with lower functional change scores. This study was limited by a small sample size and the retrospective design; however, the results provide a foundation for future prospective research. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1243-4Authors Sara E. McEwen, St. John’s Rehab Hospital, 285 Cummer Avenue, Room S340, Toronto, ON M2M 2G1, CanadaSarah Elmi, St. John’s Rehab Hospital, 285 Cummer Avenue, Room S340, Toronto, ON M2M 2G1, CanadaMurray Waldman, St. John’s Rehab Hospital, 285 Cummer Ave... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5108959 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 05:59:59 +0100 5108959 Treatment of epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor-induced skin toxicities: do the data support the current practice? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5108960&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F82611t41q0062235%2F Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1234-5Authors Jonathan Cotliar, Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer) Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5108960 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:23:06 +0100 5108960 Caregivers’ morbidity in palliative care unit: predicting by gender, age, burden and self-esteem http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5108961&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F7044rk5q54155575%2F Conclusions  A high prevalence of morbidity was noticed in caregivers of patients admitted at the palliative care unit. The early provision of psychological support to caregivers by healthcare staff may indeed help to decrease comorbidity symptoms. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1233-6Authors Gema Costa-Requena, Department of Psychiatry, Hospital of Mataró, Barcelona, SpainRamon Cristófol, Geriatrics Department, Antic Hospital St Jaume i Sta Magdalena, Barcelona, SpainJosé Cañete, Department of Psychiatry, Hospital of Mataró, Barcelona, Spain Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer) Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5108961 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:23:04 +0100 5108961 Duloxetine improves oxaliplatin-induced neuropathy in patients with colorectal cancer: an open-label pilot study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5108962&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fx2656367j7141413%2F Conclusions  Duloxetine is feasible in treating chronic OIPN with tolerable toxicity at a daily dose of 60 mg/day. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1237-2Authors Ya-Hsu Yang, Department of Psychiatry, Taipei City Hospital Renai Branch, Taipei, TaiwanJen-Kou Lin, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, TaiwanWei-Shone Chen, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, TaiwanTzu-Chen Lin, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, TaiwanShung-Haur Yang, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, TaiwanJen... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5108962 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:23:03 +0100 5108962 A phase III open-label study to assess safety and efficacy of palonosetron for preventing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in repeated cycles of emetogenic chemotherapy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103725&cid=s_33292_6_f&fid=33292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fgm761724h1818274%2F Conclusion  The extraordinary safety profile and maintenance of efficacy of 0.75 mg palonosetron combined with dexamethasone were demonstrated throughout repeated chemotherapy cycles. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1239-0Authors Kenjiro Aogi, Department of Breast Oncology, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, 160 Ko, Minami-Umemoto, Matsuyama, Ehime 791-0280, JapanHiroshi Sakai, Department of Thoracic Oncology, Saitama Cancer Center, Saitama, JapanHirohisa Yoshizawa, Bioscience Medical Research Center, Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital, Niigata, JapanNorikazu Masuda, Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital, Osaka, JapanNobuyuki Katakami, Division of Integrated Oncolog... Supportive Care in Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103725 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 06:14:32 +0100 5103725