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Evaluation of a screening programme for psychological distress in cancer survivorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Results from this study provide both some insights into the characteristics of psychological distress and some input on issues that may arise when implementing a screening procedure for psychological distress in cancer survivors. Further research is needed to assess both the clinical significance of distress and the most appropriate tools to carry out screening procedures within the target population. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0777-1Authors Gabriella Morasso, National Cancer Research Institute Psycho-Oncology Unit L.go R. Benzi 10 16132 Ge...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - November 17, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Pharmaceutical interventions facilitate premedication and prevent opioid-induced constipation and emesis in cancer patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion Intervention to promote prophylactic medication was highly effective in reducing the risk of opioid-induced constipation and nausea/vomiting. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0775-3Authors Masashi Ishihara, Gifu University Hospital Department of Pharmacy 1-1 Yanagido Gifu 502-1194 JapanHirotoshi Iihara, Gifu University Hospital Department of Pharmacy 1-1 Yanagido Gifu 502-1194 JapanShinji Okayasu, Gifu University Hospital Department of Pharmacy 1-1 Yanagido Gifu 502-1194 JapanKoji Yasuda, Gifu University Hospital Department of Pharmacy 1-1 Yanagido ...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - November 17, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Dose reduction of epoetin-alpha in the prevention of chemotherapy-induced anaemiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion Dose reduction was as effective as fixed doses in anaemia prophylaxis but reduced the amount of prescribed epoetin substantially. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0773-5Authors François Lüthi, University Hospital–CHUV BH06 Centre Pluridisciplinaire d’Oncologie Rue du Bugnon 46 1011 Lausanne SwitzerlandMiklos Pless, University of Basel Department of Oncology Basel SwitzerlandSerge Leyvraz, University Hospital–CHUV BH06 Centre Pluridisciplinaire d’Oncologie Rue du Bugnon 46 1011 Lausanne SwitzerlandBeat Biedermann, University of Basel Departm...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - November 17, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Severe oral mucositis associated with cancer therapy: impact on oral functional status and quality of lifeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Severe OM can cause profound pain and oral functional incapability and clinical significant impairment of QoL. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0771-7Authors Karis Kin-Fong Cheng, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Faculty of Medicine, The Nethersole School of Nursing Room732, Esther Lee Building, Sha Tin Hong Kong N.T. ChinaS. F. Leung, Prince of Wales Hospital Department of Clinical Oncology Hong Kong N.T. ChinaRaymond H. S. Liang, The University of Hong Kong Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Bone Marrow transplantation, Faculty of Med...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - November 14, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Prediction of outcome of patients with metastatic breast cancer: evaluation with prognostic factors and Nottingham prognostic indexEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions The prognosis of patients with metastatic breast cancer is poor. In spite of the fact that many advances in treatment have been made, numerous additional questions have arisen; new drugs and therapeutic regimens are needed to improve the outcomes of patients, and further well-designed randomized trials are warranted. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0778-0Authors Mu-Tai Liu, Changhua Christian Hospital Department of Radiation Oncology 135, Nan Shiau Street Changhua Taiwan 500 Republic of ChinaWen-Tao Huang, Yuanpei University of Science and Techno...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - November 11, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Promoting evidence-based management of anemia in cancer patients: concurrent and discriminant validity of RESPOND, a web-based clinical guidance system based on the EORTC guidelines for supportive care in cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions RESPOND, a validated computerized clinical guidance system with an incremental effect beyond the pharmacotherapeutic effect of erythropoietic proteins, offers clinicians accurate and safe guidance in managing anemia in cancer patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0718-zAuthors Joanna Van Erps, Algemeen Stedelijk Ziekenhuis Aalst Afdeling Oncologie en Hematologie Merestraat 80 9300 Aalst BelgiumMatti Aapro, Clinique de Genolier Institut Multidisciplinaire d’Oncologie 1 Route du Muids 1272 Genolier SwitzerlandKaren MacDonald, Matrix45 620 Fray...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - November 10, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Physical activity interests and preferences in palliative cancer patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions These findings suggest that this sample of palliative cancer patients is interested and feel able to participate in a physical activity program. Examining these unique physical activity preferences may aid in the development of an appropriate physical activity program for palliative cancer patients that can be tested in clinical research. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0770-8Authors Sonya S. Lowe, Cross Cancer Institute Department of Symptom Control and Palliative Care 11560 University Avenue Edmonton AB Canada T6G 1Z2Sharon M. Watanabe, Univers...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - November 9, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

A survey on physician knowledge and attitudes towards clinical use of morphine for cancer pain treatment in ChinaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Medical staffs lack the basic knowledge and harbor misconceptions about the clinical use of morphine for cancer pain treatment. Creating training opportunities for medical staffs is necessary to increase their awareness and knowledge of effective cancer pain management. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0768-2Authors Su Yanjun, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tianjin Lung Cancer Center Tianjin 300060 People’s Republic of ChinaWang Changli, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hos...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - November 9, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Relationship quality and burden among caregivers for late-stage cancer patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Findings demonstrate that caregiver relationship quality with family and with HCP are important factors in understanding caregiver burden during the early treatment phase of late-stage cancer care. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0765-5Authors Linda E. Francis, Case Western Reserve University CWRU at Metrohealth 258 Rammelkamp Center, 2500 Metrohealth Drive Cleveland OH 44109 USAJulie Worthington, East Tennessee State University Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology PO Box 70259 Johnson City TN 37614 USAGeorgios Kypriotakis, Case Western Re...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - November 7, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Stress response symptoms in adolescents during the first year after a parent’s cancer diagnosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions The findings illustrate that adolescent children of cancer patients may have clinically elevated SRS that are associated with emotional and behavioral problems. The prevalence of such problems may be underestimated by the parents. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0764-6Authors Gea A. Huizinga, University of Groningen Wenckebach Institute, University Medical Center Groningen P.O. Box 30001 9700 RB Groningen the NetherlandsAnnemieke Visser, University of Groningen Department of Health Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen Groningen the Nethe...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - November 5, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Casopitant improves the quality of life in patients receiving highly emetogenic chemotherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion The addition of casopitant to ondansetron and dexamethasone in patients receiving HEC was significantly more effective in reducing the impact of nausea and vomiting on all daily life activities as assessed by the FLIE compared with ondansetron/dexamethasone dual therapy. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0766-4Authors Cesare Gridelli, “S.G. Moscati” Hospital Division of Medical Oncology Contrada Amoretta 83100 Avellino ItalyAmin M. Haiderali, GlaxoSmithKline Collegeville PA USAMark W. Russo, GlaxoSmithKline Collegeville PA USALinda M. Blackburn,...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - October 31, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Evaluation of two group therapies to reduce fear of progression in cancer patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Fear of progression, one of the main sources of distress for cancer patients, can be reduced with short psychotherapeutic interventions. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0696-1Authors Peter Herschbach, Technische Universität München Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Division of Psychosocial Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar Langerstr. 3 81675 Munich GermanyKatrin Book, Technische Universität München Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Division of Psychosocial Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar Langerst...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - October 28, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Natural course of HCV infection in childhood cancer survivorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions The outcome of hepatitis C in our patients is comparable to the one described in European cohorts of adult cancer survivors and perinatally infected subjects. Nevertheless, progression to high degrees of hepatic damage has to be monitored by a careful follow-up. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0763-7Authors Francesca Fioredda, Giannina Gaslini Children’s Hospital Department of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation Largo Gerolamo Gaslini 5 16147 Genoa ItalyAndrea Moser, Medical University of Graz Division of Pediatric H...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - October 26, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Preference of place for end-of-life cancer care and death among bereaved Japanese families who experienced home hospice care and death of a loved oneEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Home hospice services need to be developed in Japan so that family support programs can be initiated early enough to support the family burden of household maintenance and caring for the patient. Quality improvement of home hospice services will support patients and families through end-of-life care and facilitate a good death at home. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0767-3Authors JiEun Choi, The University of Tokyo Department of Adult Nursing/Palliative Care Nursing, School of Health Sciences and Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine 7-3-1 Hongo,...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - October 26, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Accuracy of reporting current medications by cancer patients presenting to an emergency centerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Though our findings may not be generalizable to settings outside the EC, we found cancer patients to have high levels of medication knowledge. Future studies should validate the use of PMK scores to predict medication adherence and other outcomes. Patients should be encouraged to use a medication aid when presenting information to the health care system. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0760-xAuthors Jessica P. Hwang, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Department of General Internal Medicine, Ambulatory Treatment and Emergency Ca...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - October 21, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Unmet supportive needs of cancer patients in an acute care hospital in Japan—a census studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Needs related to psychological issues were more prevalent among cancer patients than among non-cancer patients, despite a similar level of physical distress. Special attention should be paid to cancer patients who worry over future prospects or interpersonal and social issues, and those who have two or more severe symptoms. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0761-9Authors Daisuke Fujisawa, Keio University Department of Neuropsychiatry, School of Medicine 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 160-8582 JapanSunre Park, Keio University Hospital Division o...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - October 21, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Bloodless cancer treatment results of patients who do not want blood transfusion: single center experience of 77 casesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Bloodless cancer operation and chemotherapy were not accompanied by serious complications. A few cases of palliative chemotherapy also required transfusions. A prospective cohort study group will need to be used to determine precisely the safety of bloodless cancer treatment and the efficacy of transfusion alternatives. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0759-3Authors Sung Yong Oh, Dong-A University College of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine 3-1 Dongdaeshin-dong, Seo-gu Busan 602-715 South KoreaSung-Hyun Kim, Dong-A University College of Me...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - October 21, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Do patient attributes predict oncologist empathic responses and patient perceptions of empathy?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Oncologists, in general, did not respond empathically to patient's negative emotion, and did this equally for most patients. Oncologists responded more empathically to patients who were less economically advantaged. In turn, patients with lower economic security perceived more empathy. Although oncologists need more education in responding empathically, they may not need to correct many biases in care. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0762-8Authors Kathryn I. Pollak, Duke University School of Medicine Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cancer Prev...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - October 17, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Quality of life questionnaires for children with cancer and childhood cancer survivors: a review of the development of available measuresEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Most of the measures identified in this review were designed to measure QOL concerns of children with any type of cancer and at any time, during treatment or survivorship. Our findings can help researchers and clinicians identify scientifically sound measures. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0751-yAuthors Anne F. Klassen, McMaster University Department of Pediatrics 3A, 1200 Main Street W. Hamilton ON L8N 3Z5 CanadaSonya J. Strohm, McMaster University Department of Pediatrics IAHS Bldg, Room 408, 1400 Main St. W. Hamilton ON L8S 1C7 CanadaHeleen ...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - October 15, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Improving sleep quality for cancer patients: benefits of a home-based exercise interventionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions A home-based walking exercise program can be easily incorporated into care for cancer patients who are suffering from sleep disturbances. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0757-5Authors Mei-Feng Tang, Taipei Medical University - Wan-Fang Hospital Taipei TaiwanTsan-Hon Liou, Taipei Medical University - Shuang-Ho Hosptial Taipei TaiwanChia-Chin Lin, Taipei Medical University - Wan-Fang Hospital Taipei Taiwan Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - October 15, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Explorative study on the predictive value of systematic inflammatory and metabolic markers on weight loss in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions HsCRP increased in response to RT for H&N cancer as a sign of irradiation-induced inflammation. Weight loss was not preceded by changes of the metabolic parameters, indicating that assessment of the blood markers used in this study is of little value. Regular body weight measurement and assessment of oral mucositis are feasible, cheap and important procedures to control the metabolic homeostasis during RT. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0758-4Authors Ylva Tiblom Ehrsson, Karolinska Institutet Department of Clinical Neuroscience 171 77 Stockholm...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - October 14, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Nutritional assessment in geriatric cancer patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion Nutritional assessment should be part of the routine preliminary evaluation of the older oncology patient. Difference should be made between assessment of risk and actual nutritional status, which should be assessed with specific malnutrition indices. Body weight assessment with specific attention to unintended weight loss is essential in this evaluation. One should recognize the fact that body mass index (BMI) should be interpreted with caution, but that a low value for BMI still heralds an increased malnutrition risk. This increased alertness for nutritional problems has a lot to offer in the wi...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - October 12, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Prolonged facial edema is an indicator of poor prognosis in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Prolonged facial edema may reflect the underlying disease status, and it can be applied as a prognostic marker in patients with HNSCC. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0754-8Authors Ming-Huang Chen, National Yang-Ming University Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine Taipei TaiwanPeter Mu-Hsin Chang, National Yang-Ming University Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine Taipei TaiwanPo-Min Chen, National Yang-Ming University Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine Taipei TaiwanCheng-Hwai Tzeng, National Yang-Ming University Faculty of Medicine, Sch...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - October 12, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Bereaved cancer carers’ experience of and preference for palliative careEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions This study has provided information on the meaning of palliative care to carers who have had the experience of caring for a patient who died. Carers were uncertain about the role of palliative care and associated it with end-of-life care. Education could help de-stigmatise palliative care and reduce misgivings regarding its introduction. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0752-xAuthors Natasha Sekelja, University of Sydney Centre for Medical Psychology and Evidence-based Medicine (CeMPED) Sydney AustraliaPhyllis N. Butow, University of Sydney Centre...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - October 12, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Determinants of complicated grief in caregivers who cared for terminal cancer patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions These results suggest that clinical professionals who care for terminal cancer patients and their caregivers should pay particular attention to caregivers with these predisposing factors. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0756-6Authors Yu-Wen Chiu, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital Department of Family Medicine for Palliative Care Kaohsiung TaiwanChia-Tsuan Huang, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital Department of Family Medicine for Palliative Care Kaohsiung TaiwanShao-Min Yin, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital Department of Family Medicin...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - October 9, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Prehospital emergency treatment of palliative care patients with cardiac arrest: a retrolective investigationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Strategic and therapeutic approaches in outpatient palliative care patients with cardiac arrest differ depending on medical qualification. Although many of these patients do not wish to be resuscitated, resuscitation was started independent of the presence of advance directive. To reduce legal insecurity and to avoid resuscitation and a possible lengthening of the dying process, advance directives and/or “Do not attempt resuscitation” orders should be more readily available and should be adhered to more closely. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-00...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - October 8, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Editorial—Nutrition as supportive care in the cancer experienceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0750-zAuthors Martin Chasen, McGill University Department of Oncology Montreal PQ CanadaFredrick Ashbury, University of Calgary Division of Preventive Oncology, Department of Oncology Calgary AB Canada Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - October 6, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Attitudes toward end-of-life situations other than euthanasia and assisted suicide among Portuguese oncologistsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion Most Portuguese oncologists respect patients' autonomy, favoring the withdrawal of life support treatment at the patients' request when appropriate and much less do so on the request of others or by their own initiative. They appropriately do not confuse those practices with symptom relief even when hastened death can be envisaged. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0743-yAuthors José António Ferraz Gonçalves, UCP-R Instituto Português de Oncologia Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 4200-072 Porto Portugal Journal Supportive Care in Ca...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - October 6, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Second medical opinions: the views of oncology patients and their physiciansEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion SMOs are common in cancer care with most patients motivated by the need for improved communication, additional information and reassurance. Physicians identify patients who seek SMOs as having additional psychosocial needs compared with other oncology patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0742-zAuthors Jennifer Philip, St. Vincent’s Hospital and University of Melbourne Palliative Care Service, Centre for Palliative Care Education and Research Box 2900 Fitzroy Melbourne Victoria 3065 AustraliaMichelle Gold, Alfred Hospital Palliative Care Se...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - October 3, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Continuous subcutaneous delivery of medications for home care palliative patients—using an infusion set or a pump?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions In a home palliative care setting with a medical staff on call for 24 h, using medications for symptom control can be considered to be infused to a fluid solution bag through an infusion set instead of using a syringe driver or a pump when there is a responsible caregiver to follow up on the fluid. Subcutaneous constant drug delivery through a pump is more accurate. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0736-xAuthors Sasson Menahem, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Department of Family Medicine, Pain and Palliative Care Unit, Siaal Family Medici...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - September 29, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Efficacy of multifaceted interventions in reducing complications of peripherally inserted central catheter in adult oncology patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions The results suggest that these interventions implemented in this study may be help in reducing complications of PICC in adult oncology patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0747-7Authors Geng Tian, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University Department of Tumor, Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital 3002 Sungang West Road Shenzhen 518035 People’s Republic of ChinaYan Zhu, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University Department of Tumor, Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital 3002 Sungang West Road Shenzhen 518035 People’s Repub...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - September 29, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Assessing cancer-related fatigue: the psychometric properties of the Revised Piper Fatigue Scale in Italian cancer inpatientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions The psychometric properties of the Italian version of PFS-r, as evaluated in cancer patients ongoing chemotherapy, were satisfactory. We suggest the possible implementation of the Italian PFS-r in the assessment of fatigue particularly when it has been more fully validated on a wider range of cancer patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0741-0Authors Annalisa Giacalone, National Cancer Institute Division of Medical Oncology A via Franco Gallini 2 33081 Aviano (PN) ItalyJerry Polesel, National Cancer Institute Unit of Epidemiology and Biostati...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - September 28, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Ranked importance of outcomes of first-line versus repeated chemotherapy among ovarian cancer patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Women prioritise tumour response as the most important outcome of chemotherapy for ovarian cancer. This priority predominates in women with residual and relapsed disease despite declining likelihood of cure. Women may still hope for a cure while acknowledging their doctor's advice that their disease is incurable. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0734-zAuthors Vanessa L. Beesley, PO Royal Brisbane Hospital Queensland Institute of Medical Research, Genetics and Population Health Division Herston QLD Australia 4029Alexandra M. Clavarino, PO Royal Bri...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - September 24, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Sexual concerns in cancer patients: a comparison of GI and breast cancer patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Self-reported sexual concerns were common, stable, and related significantly to quality of life, symptom severity, disease interference, and disease-related distress for both GI and breast cancer patients. Limitations and implications for future research are discussed. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0738-8Authors Jennifer Barsky Reese, Duke University Medical Center (DUMC) Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences 2200 W. Main St., Suite 340 Durham NC 27705 USARebecca A. Shelby, Duke University Medical Center (DUMC) Department of Psychiat...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - September 24, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Differential palliative care issues in patients with primary and secondary brain tumoursEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion The specific palliative care problems and the rationales leading to health care utilisation point to the need for an appropriate interdisciplinary and multi-professional provision of care for patients with brain malignancies, with a particular view on the needs of the families and an early integration of social and psychological support. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0735-yAuthors Christoph Ostgathe, University of Cologne Centre for Palliative Medicine Cologne GermanyJan Gaertner, University of Cologne Centre for Palliative Medicine Cologne Germ...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - September 17, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Development of the Berlin Symptom Checklist Ovary (BSCL-O) for the measurement of quality of life of patients with primary and recurrent ovarian cancer: results of a phase I and II studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions The BSCL-O can measure Qol of patients with OC. The BSCL-O is being validated in a phase III study. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0733-0Authors Dominique Koensgen, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University Hospital Greifswald Clinic of Gynecology and Obstetrics Wollweberstr. 1 17475 Greifswald GermanyGuelten Oskay-Oezcelik, Charité University Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Campus Virchow Clinic Augustenburger Platz 1 13353 Berlin GermanyIoanna Katsares, Klinikum Bremen-Mitte Clinic of Gynecology and Obstetrics St.-Jürgen-Str. 1 28177 Bre...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - September 17, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Treatment of cancer-related anorexia with olanzapine and megestrol acetate: a randomized trialEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions The combination of MA and OLN appears to be an effective intervention for patients with CRA. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0739-7Authors Rudolph M. Navari, Indiana University School of Medicine South Bend, Walther Cancer Research Center, University of Notre Dame Department of Medicine 1234 Notre Dame Avenue South Bend IN 46617 USAMarie C. Brenner, University of Notre Dame Walther Cancer Research Center 1234 Notre Dame Avenue South Bend IN 46617 USA Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - September 16, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Evaluation of risk factors predictive of nausea and vomiting with current standard-of-care antiemetic treatment: analysis of two phase III trials of aprepitant in patients receiving cisplatin-based chemotherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions This analysis confirmed the relevance of several previously reported risk factors for CINV in patients receiving chemotherapy. Aprepitant improved complete response regardless of risk and eliminated the increased risk of CINV associated with the female gender. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0737-9Authors Paul J. Hesketh, St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Medical Oncology HOQ Room 223, 736 Cambridge Street Boston MA 02135 USAMatti Aapro, Clinique de Genolier Institut Multidisciplinaire d’Oncologie Genolier SwitzerlandJames C. Street, Reagent New...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - September 16, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Heated (37°C) oxaliplatin infusion in combination with capecitabine for metastatic colorectal carcinoma: can it reduce neuropathy?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion Administration of heated oxaliplatin in combination with capecitabine is feasible and well tolerated without additional toxicity. While we have observed a relatively low rate of chronic cumulative neuropathy with heated oxaliplatin, this procedure appears not promising enough for us to recommend its further clinical evaluation. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0740-1Authors Richard Cathomas, Kantonsspital Graubünden Medical Oncology Loestrasse 170 CH-7000 Chur SwitzerlandDieter Köberle, Kantonsspital St.Gallen Department of Medical Oncology Rorsc...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - September 16, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

An onco-informatics database for anticancer drug interactions with complementary and alternative medicines used in cancer treatment and supportive care: an overview of the OncoRx projectEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion OncoRx is an oncology database which detects ACD interactions. It is currently able to detect interactions with CAMs. It is hoped that OncoRx will serve as a useful resource to clinicians, educators, trainers, and students working in the oncology setting. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0729-9Authors Kevin Yi-Lwern Yap, National University of Singapore Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science Block S4, 18 Science Drive 4 Singapore 117543 SingaporeEn Yi Kuo, National University of Singapore Science Research Programme, Department of Pharmacy, Facu...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - September 16, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

End-of-life experiences in adolescents dying with cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Adolescents have unique developmental needs that should be considered at EOL. Timing of EOL discussions occurred very close to death for a significant number of adolescents, allowing very little time to psychologically prepare for death. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0716-1Authors Cynthia J. Bell, Indiana University Mary Margaret Walther Program of Cancer Care Research, Center for Research and Scholarship, School of Nursing 1111 Middle Drive, NU 340C Indianapolis IN 46202 USAJodi Skiles, Indiana University Department of Pediatrics Hematology/Onc...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - September 3, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Early nutritional intervention improves treatment tolerance and outcomes in head and neck cancer patients undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Early nutrition intervention in patients with HNC receiving chemoradiotherapy resulted in an improved treatment tolerance and fewer admissions to hospital. This result suggests that nutritional intervention must be initiated before chemoradiotherapy, and it needs to be continued after treatment completion. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0717-0Authors Agostino Paccagnella, Treviso Hospital Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes Unit, Department of Medicine Treviso ItalyMichela Morello, University of Padua Department of Clinical and Experimental Medic...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - September 3, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Blood and marrow transplantation and nutritional supportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion Parenteral nutrition allows better modulation of fluid, electrolytes, and nutrient administration which can be of critical importance when complications such as GvHD or VOD arise. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Review ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0730-3Authors Piotr Rzepecki, Military Institute of Health Services Warsaw PolandJustyna Barzal, Military Institute of Health Services Warsaw PolandSylwia Oborska, Military Institute of Health Services Warsaw Poland Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - September 3, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Utility of peripheral blood cultures in bacteremic pediatric cancer patients with a central lineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions True bloodstream infections frequently are only detected in the peripheral culture. These data support continuation of the practice of routine peripheral cultures in addition to CVC cultures at the onset of fever for children with cancer who are not already receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0725-0Authors Katrin Scheinemann, The Hospital for Sick Children Division of Hematology/Oncology 555 University Avenue Toronto Ontario Canada M5G 1X8Marie-Chantal Ethier, The Hospital for Sick Children Child Health Evaluativ...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - September 3, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Barriers to using psycho-oncology services: a qualitative research into the perspectives of users, their relatives, non-users, physicians, and nursesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion Based on these results, the organizational and therapeutic integration of POS in routine oncology care on the POI ward appears to be a useful tool in offering widely accessible therapies and providing patients with concise, straightforward information via different channels, such as personnel, brochures, and the Internet. Nevertheless, the results should be interpreted tentatively, due to the explorative character of this study. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0731-2Authors Melanie Neumann, Medical Department of the University of Cologne Center f...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - September 3, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Illness cognitions in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: predicting quality of life outcomeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Our results on the negative perceptions about the duration of the illness, perceived consequences, and high symptom awareness predicting worse QoL illustrate the detrimental effects of uncertainty and negative expectations about the future course of the illness. The identification of these cognitive factors provides possible targets for counseling strategies to assist patients in long-term adjustment to HNSCC. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0728-xAuthors Margreet Scharloo, Leiden University Medical Center Medical Psychology P.O. Box 9555 2300 ...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - August 29, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

In-patient rehabilitation of lung cancer patients—a prospective studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion A standardised, aerobic endurance training programme as part of the in-patient oncological rehabilitation of patients with lung cancer results in improvements in both physiological and psychological parameters after therapy. A follow-on study in order to determine to what extent this benefit persists over the long-term, particularly, in comparison with patients who have not participated in a rehabilitation programme, is currently being conducted. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0727-yAuthors Hendrik Riesenberg, Klinikum Bielefeld, Hämatologie, O...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - August 28, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Psychological well-being in a cohort of women with invasive breast cancer nearly 2 years after diagnosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion A higher level of education may be associated with increased anxiety and lower well-being. Social support is particularly important for women with BC who are known to live alone. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0726-zAuthors Robin J. Bell, Monash University Medical School Women’s Health Program, Department of Medicine Alfred Hospital, Commercial Rd, Prahran Victoria Australia 3181Marijana Lijovic, Monash University Medical School Women’s Health Program, Department of Medicine Alfred Hospital, Commercial Rd, Prahran Victoria Australia 3181Maria ...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - August 25, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

What do palliative care patients and their relatives think about research in palliative care?—a systematic reviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion Research to date in the palliative care setting has suggested that patients are interested in participating in research and may actually benefit from doing so. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0724-1Authors Clare White, Northern Ireland Hospice Care 74 Somerton Rd Belfast BT15 3LH Northern IrelandJanet Hardy, Mater Health Services Brisbane Australia Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - August 24, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Disability and physical rehabilitation in patients with advanced hematological malignancies followed in a home care programEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorDOI 10.1007/s00520-009-0732-1Authors Andrea Tendas, S.Eugenio Hospital Hematology Unit Rome ItalyPasquale Niscola, S.Eugenio Hospital Hematology Unit Rome ItalyMicaela Ales, S.Eugenio Hospital Hematology Unit Rome ItalyLuca Baraldi, S.Eugenio Hospital Hematology Unit Rome ItalyCaterina Boschetto, S.Eugenio Hospital Hematology Unit Rome ItalyEmiliano Caiazza, S.Eugenio Hospital Hematology Unit Rome ItalyLuca Cupelli, S.Eugenio Hospital Hematology Unit Rome ItalyMarco Giovannini, S.Eugenio Hospital Hematology Unit Rome ItalyLaura Scaramucci, S.Eugenio Hospital Hema...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - August 23, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals