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Technology Application to Assist Young Survivors with Fertility ConcernsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Communication technology provides an ever increasing array of tools, but it is the oncology nurse who is in a pivotal position to maximize the benefits that patients realize through the use of such supportive technologies.Implications for Nursing Practice: Oncology nurses are in a pivotal position to assure that communication technologies are appropriately used to provide access to evidence-based information about cancer and fertility. (Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing)
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - October 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Patrick McNees Source Type: journals

Breast Cancer Survivors and Fertility Preservation: Ethical and Religious ConsiderationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Although advances in assisted reproductive technology have increased fertility preservation options, not all treatments are acceptable or available for all young survivors.Implications for Nursing Practice: The ongoing provision of information from health care professionals allows young survivors to make high-quality decisions about fertility across the survivorship continuum. Knowledge of the influence that religious beliefs and economics have on decisions help nurses to better understand and support patients during this difficult time. (Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing)
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - October 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Angela Jukkala Source Type: journals

Psychosocial Distress in Young Cancer SurvivorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The desire for biological parenthood is an important issue for cancer survivors. Patients may not receive accurate, timely information about fertility-sparing options; those not receiving this information are at increased risk for psychological distress.Implications for Nursing Practice: Fertility-preservation decisions are complex and a team approach may identify patients at risk for psychological distress and provide opportunities for discussion of psychosocial issues involved. Nurses must be informed about the emotional reactions and informational needs of their patients. (Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing)
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - October 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Allison Rosen, Kenny A. Rodriguez-Wallberg, Lisa Rosenzweig Source Type: journals

Young Cervical Cancer Patients and FertilityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Young women with cervical cancer are a special population with unique needs regarding fertility.Implications for Nursing Practice: Nurses caring for young patients with cervical cancer must be aware of both the surgical fertility preservation options, which patients are candidates for these surgeries and the options for assisted reproductive technology. Nurses need to be able to coordinate care for these patients with gynecologic oncologists and reproductive endocrinologists in order to facilitate optimal outcomes. (Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing)
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - October 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Sharon Schwartz Source Type: journals

Cancer and Its Treatment Effect on Young Breast Cancer SurvivorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Reproductive concerns are important to young breast cancer patients. Discussing these concerns and exploring options are crucial before beginning cancer treatment.Implications for Nursing Practice: Reproductive effects from treatment can have a significant impact on the long-term health and quality of life of young women with breast cancer. Oncology nurses are a vital source to discuss concerns and explore options with the patient. (Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing)
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - October 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Dawn Camp-Sorrell Source Type: journals

Fertility Concerns for Young Males Undergoing Cancer TherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Because of increased survival rates over the past three decades in children diagnosed with cancer, the importance of preserving fertility has become paramount in the minds of health care providers, families, and patients.Implications for Nursing Practice: Early identification and prompt referral for sperm banking by nurses are key factors in helping young male adolescents with cancer. (Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing)
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - October 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Wendy L. Hobbie, Susan K. Ogle, Jill P. Ginsberg Source Type: journals

IntroductionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
MORE THAN 11.4 million cancer survivors are living in the United States, which represents about 3.8% of the population. Cancer survivors are living longer. Young cancer survivors, in particular, have heightened concerns about the effects of cancer and its treatment on fertility. (Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing)
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - October 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Karen Meneses Source Type: journals

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Psychosocial Care of Patients with Head and Neck CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Patients with head and neck cancer experience profound functional and visible changes as a result of the disease and treatment. Such changes have a significant psychosocial impact on these patients and their families. A rehabilitative approach within a palliative framework of care is necessary to adequately meet the complex needs of these patients and their families.Implications for Nursing Practice: Nurses are in a key position to provide support to patients with head and neck cancer and their families. Nurses need to recognize the significant psychosocial challenges that individuals with head and neck cancer ...
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - July 28, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Jamie L. Penner Source Type: journals

Rehabilitation: Long-Term Physical and Functional Changes Following TreatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Survivors and their family caregivers encounter many changes during the first 3 months following treatment for head and neck cancer, placing them at risk of multiple adjustment difficulties. Progressive weight loss, loss of energy, strength, muscle endurance and decreased functioning severely compromise healthy adjustment and quality of life.Implications for Nursing Practice: Nurses can help patients and family identify survivorship issues to be managed at home. Planning, exploring, coaching, practicing skills with survivors and their family caregivers, providing specific information, and linking them with reso...
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - July 28, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Margaret Eades, Martin Chasen, Ravi Bhargava Source Type: journals

Professional Patient Navigation in Head and Neck CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Two independent cohorts of patients with head and neck cancers were compared according to the presence of the professional navigator (Exposed cohort n=83) or not (Historical cohort n=75). The Exposed cohort showed a better profile on several indicators of outcomes. The results clearly indicate an association between the presence of the professional navigator with continuity of care (higher satisfaction and shorter duration of hospitalization), and empowerment (fewer cancer-related problems, including body images concerns, and better emotional quality of life).Implications for Nursing Practice: Oncology nurses c...
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - July 28, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Lise Fillion, Marie de Serres, Sandra Cook, Richard L. Goupil, Isabelle Bairati, Richard Doll Source Type: journals

Nutritional Needs of Patients with Malignancies of the Head and NeckEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Major nutrition issues include sore mouth/throat, difficulty swallowing, taste changes, dry mouth/thick saliva, constipation, nausea/vomiting, and decreased appetite.Implications for Nursing Practice: Nurses are one of the main providers for patients with head and neck cancer and may be the first to recognize a nutritional issue. The oncology dietitian and nurse work closely together to manage the nutritional care of the patient. (Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing)
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - July 28, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Michele C. Hayward, Aimee M. Shea Source Type: journals

Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck CancersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Modern RT techniques can use technical advances to precisely target regions involved by the tumor, while sparing normal structures. This has significant implications for treatment decisions and anticipated treatment toxicities. Our understanding of radiation effects on tumor and normal tissues and their optimal care are continuously evolving.Implications for Nursing Practice: Nurses need to be aware of the basic principles underlying the technical advances in RT in order to be able to counsel patients during their decision-making and treatment. They also need to stay updated on the pathophysiology and current m...
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - July 28, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Indranil Mallick, John N. Waldron Source Type: journals

Systemic Therapies for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and NeckEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Advances in options for systemic therapy for SCCHN have provided hope for patients with this disease. However, effective management of these patients requires a proactive and persistent multidisciplinary treatment approach, including toxicity management.Implications for Nursing Practice: Careful evaluation of each patient before initiating treatment with the goals of therapy reviewed by the multidisciplinary team, the patient, and the caregivers, will allow selection of the most appropriate treatment plan. The goals of therapy should provide guidance in balancing tumor response, toxicity (both acute and late ef...
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - July 28, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Sandra E. Kurtin Source Type: journals

Surgical Management of Head and Neck CarcinomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Surgical management of tumors in the head and neck is complex and challenging. It is influenced by tumor size, location, previous treatment, and histopathology. Technologic advances have led to better preoperative planning, improved intraoperative interventions, decreased postoperative functional defects, and extended survival in select cases.Implications for Nursing Practice: A multidisciplinary oncology team approach to care is essential to successful outcomes. Basic survival skills such as breathing, eating, and communicating are all subject to compromise as a result of the disease process and treatment. (So...
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - July 28, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Raymond Scarpa Source Type: journals

IntroductionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Cancers of the head and neck region account for less than 5% of the cancer incidence and prevalence. Yet, for this group of often marginalized patients and their families, the experience of care and treatment can be complex and overwhelming. During the past few years, clinical practice has changed significantly with the initiation of more aggressive treatment protocols and combined modality treatments. The impact on the patient includes multiple treatment decisions, changes in routines and, for many, the need to live with potentially permanent effects of treatment. While the needs of patients with these types of cancer are...
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - July 28, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Maurene McQuestion Source Type: journals

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Survivorship Issues in Hematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Increasing numbers of HSCTs are performed worldwide, leading to an escalating increase in the number of survivors. Only by increased awareness in prevention, diagnosis, and lifelong surveillance can multiorgan toxicities be decreased.Implications for Nursing Practice: Community nurses as well as oncology nurses practicing in research and clinical settings have unique access to patients before and after HSCT. Educating and caring for survivors throughout the entire trajectory of stem cell transplantation can assist in establishing best practice techniques to diminish these complications. (Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing)
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - May 1, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Patricia C. Buchsel Source Type: journals

Management Issues In Hematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Nurses at all levels of practice must conceptualize and execute expert specialized care through all phases of transplantation. Attention must be paid to specialized functions such as care coordination and case management, as well as scope of practice. Focus must be given to quality assessment and improvement.Implications for Nursing Practice: As the field of transplant grows and evolves, expert nursing leadership will be required to manage the continuum of care as patients move between health care settings. The increased emphasis on outpatient care, cost containment, and consumer and regulatory demand for qual...
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - May 1, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Robert David Rice, Gay Bailey Source Type: journals

Psychological Issues of Stem Cell TransplantEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The psychological impact after the experience of transplant can leave an indelible impression on the patient, caregiver, and nurse.Implications For Nursing Practice: Suggestions are made for assessment and management of various potential psychological issues for the three mentioned populations. With these issues being better understood, nurses can actively lessen psychological morbidity. (Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing)
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - May 1, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Liz Cooke, Robin Gemmill, Kate Kravits, Marcia Grant Source Type: journals

Acute Complications of Stem Cell TransplantEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Even though the outcomes for SCT continue to improve, the complications seen in the first 100 days post transplant are a significant cause of mortality. Astute nursing assessment with resultant early intervention improves treatment-related mortality.Implications for Nursing Practice: Because SCT patients are seen in every oncology care setting, knowledge of these acute complications is essential to helping the nurse care for and educate SCT recipients. (Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing)
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - May 1, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Chris Rimkus Source Type: journals

Non-Myeloablative Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Nonmyeloablative SCT has demonstrated effective and safe application in a heterogeneous population not otherwise eligible for an allogeneic transplantation. Although many principles are based on those of conventional myeloablative transplantation, the engraftment kinetics, patient selection, and regimen-related complications are distinct.Implications for Nursing Practice: Nurses must be knowledgeable about nonmyeloablative SCT, including the provision of individualized care for a heterogeneous population. This can include non-traditional transplant indications, elderly cancer patients, and those with comorbidit...
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - May 1, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Nonniekaye Shelburne, Margaret Bevans Source Type: journals

Umbilical Cord Stem Cell TransplantationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Transplantation using hematopoietic stem cells from UCB is a life-saving option for patients with select oncologic and immunologic diseases, bone marrow failure, hemoglobinopathies, and inborn errors of metabolism. (Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing)
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - May 1, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Michelle A. Frey, Catherine Guess, June Allison, Joanne Kurtzberg Source Type: journals

Expanding Indications for Stem Cell TransplantationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The indications for HSCT are continually changing and expanding rapidly beyond the traditional use as a treatment for malignant and non malignant diseases.Implications for Nursing Practice: Nurses who care for transplant patients will need to become knowledgeable of not only the diseases treated traditionally with HSCT, but also the many other diseases or disorders in which HSCT may play a role. (Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing)
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - May 1, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Kim Schmit-Pokorny Source Type: journals

Emerging Immunology of Stem Cell TransplantationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: An overwhelming amount of diverse information related to the science of immunology and hematopoietic SCT is available. Hot topics of clinical focus appear to be in the area of donor selection and human leukocyte antigen testing, cellular functioning as it relates to immune modulation, immune reconstitution, and the source of stem cells.Implications for Nursing Practice: The concept of immunity introduced over 200 years ago has evolved into everyday language in hematopoietic SCT. Nurses are challenged to keep their knowledge current with recent advances and the integration of immunotherapy into traditional care....
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - May 1, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Elaine S. DeMeyer Source Type: journals

History of Hematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The history of HSCT begins in the late 1950s. Although many treatment strategies have evolved, the basic concepts of transplantation remain the same.Implications for Nursing Practice: An understanding of the history of HSCT and transplant nursing practice are important to broaden the knowledge of nurses caring for transplant patients. (Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing)
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - May 1, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Susan A. Ezzone Source Type: journals

IntroductionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
HEMATOPOIETIC stem cell transplantation (HSCT) has emerged as a unique treatment modality that at one time was limited to patients with hematopoietic diseases and only those patients who had a matched sibling or identical-twin donor. Significant advances in basic and clinical research have decreased the early morbidity and mortality that formerly limited wider application of HSCT to numerous patients who may have benefited from this treatment. Research in stem cell biology and new cellular and molecular therapies now allow wider application of HSCT for various diseases. With these advances, the number of long-term survivor...
Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - May 1, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Patricia C. Buchsel, Susan A. Ezzone Source Type: journals