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  Fentora

  From:Nurse Practitioners' Prescribing Reference (Vol. 13, Issue 4) Peer-Reviewed

  Winter 2006174 words Brief article, Drug ... 1360LCompany: Cephalon CII Pharmacologic class: Opioid analgesic Active ingredient: Fentanyl (as citrate) 100micrograms, 200 micrograms, 400 micrograms, 600 micrograms, 800 micrograms; buccal tabs. Indication:...
• Select Commentary: long and the short of bladder cancer survival

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  Commentary: long and the short of bladder cancer survival

  Author:Betsy Bates FreedFrom:Internal Medicine News (Vol. 46, Issue 2)

  Feb. 1, 2013369 words Brief article 1350LIs your patient with bladder cancer blessed with long telomeres? If so, you can expect him to live many years with the disease--as long as he is not depressed, that is. An intriguing observational study from the...
• Select Synchronous HPV-associated cancer of the cervix and anal canal in a non-HIV infected patient treated simultaneously

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  Synchronous HPV-associated cancer of the cervix and anal canal in a non-HIV infected patient treated simultaneously

  Authors:Bhavana Rai, Promod Singh, Firuza Patel, Suresh Sharma, Nalini Gupta, and Mini SinghFrom:Clinical Cancer Investigation Journal (Vol. 2, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  January-March 20131,317 words Article 1390LByline: Bhavana. Rai, Promod. Singh, Firuza. Patel, Suresh. Sharma, Nalini. Gupta, Mini. Singh Synchronous malignancies are uncommon. The oncogenic viruses like Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) 16 and 18 have been...
• Select The multidimensional nature of the financial and economic burden of a cancer diagnosis on patients and their families: qualitative findings from a country with a mixed public-private healthcare system

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  The multidimensional nature of the financial and economic burden of a cancer diagnosis on patients and their families: qualitative findings from a country with a mixed public-private healthcare system

  Authors:Aileen Timmons, Rachael Gooberman-Hill, and Linda SharpFrom:Supportive Care in Cancer (Vol. 21, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  Jan. 20135,485 words Article 1470LPurpose Although awareness is increasing that cancer can have an adverse financial and economic impact for patients, the overall burden remains poorly understood. To elucidate these issues, we used qualitative methods...
• Select Can one size fit all? Translating models of cancer survivorship care for older patients

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  Can one size fit all? Translating models of cancer survivorship care for older patients

  Authors:Roxanne E Jensen, Leigh Anne Faul, Waddah B Al-Refaie, and Arnold L PotoskyFrom:Aging Health (Vol. 9, Issue 4) Peer-Reviewed

  Aug. 20132,628 words Editorial 1520LAuthor(s): Roxanne E Jensen [*] 1 , Leigh Anne Faul 2 , Waddah B Al-Refaie 3 , Arnold L Potosky 4 Keywords * elderly; health services; oncology; quality of healthcare There are currently 13.7 million cancer...
• Select Cognitive interviewing of bereaved relatives to improve the measurement of health outcomes and care utilisation at the end of life in a mortality followback survey

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  Cognitive interviewing of bereaved relatives to improve the measurement of health outcomes and care utilisation at the end of life in a mortality followback survey

  Authors:Barbara Gomes, Paul McCrone, Sue Hall, Julia Riley, Jonathan Koffman, and Irene J. HigginsonFrom:Supportive Care in Cancer (Vol. 21, Issue 10) Peer-Reviewed

  Oct. 20136,844 words Article 1390LPurpose The evaluation of end of life care via bereaved relatives is increasingly common. We aimed to improve the measurement of health outcomes and care utilisation at the end of life with this population. Methods A...
• Select Crisis intervention for nurses

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  Crisis intervention for nurses

  Author:Emily ChaseFrom:Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing (Vol. 17, Issue 3) Peer-Reviewed

  June 20132,504 words Article 1550LCancer diagnoses and treatments can be crisis-causing events that overwhelm the usual coping abilities of patients and their families. Oncology nurses constantly are observing and attending to patients' diverse needs,...
• Select Pretreatment weight status and weight loss among head and neck cancer patients receiving definitive concurrent chemoradiation therapy: implications for nutrition integrated treatment pathways

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  Pretreatment weight status and weight loss among head and neck cancer patients receiving definitive concurrent chemoradiation therapy: implications for nutrition integrated treatment pathways

  Authors:Mary E. Platek, Elizabeth Myrick, Susan A. McCloskey, Vishal Gupta, Mary E. Reid, Gregory E. Wilding, et al.From:Supportive Care in Cancer (Vol. 21, Issue 10) Peer-Reviewed

  Oct. 20135,291 words Article 1550LPurpose The purpose was to examine the effect of pretreatment weight status on loco-regional progression for patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) after receiving definitive concurrent...
• Select Relationships between hepatitis B infection status and liver dysfunction after chemotherapy of lung cancer patients in mainland China

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  Relationships between hepatitis B infection status and liver dysfunction after chemotherapy of lung cancer patients in mainland China

  Authors:Huang Ruofan, Zhan Qiong, Zhou Xinli, Chu Zhaohui, Jiang Jingwei, and Liang XiaohuaFrom:Supportive Care in Cancer (Vol. 21, Issue 7) Peer-Reviewed

  July 20132,323 words Clinical report 1740LPurpose A preliminary analysis on the risk factors of liver dysfunction was made after the investigation of hepatitis B prevalence and chemotherapy-related hepatic dysfunction occurrence for patients with lung cancer....
• Select Usefulness of the PERFORM questionnaire to measure fatigue in cancer patients with anemia: a prospective, observational study

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  Usefulness of the PERFORM questionnaire to measure fatigue in cancer patients with anemia: a prospective, observational study

  Authors:Pere Gascon, Cesar A. Rodriguez, Vicente Valentin, Jesus Garcia Mata, Joan Carulla, Javier Cassinello, et al.From:Supportive Care in Cancer (Vol. 21, Issue 11) Peer-Reviewed

  Nov. 20135,698 words Clinical report 1540LBackground The PERFORM Questionnaire is a 12-item scale developed for assessing fatigue in cancer patients in the clinical practice. It has advantages over other tools in that it is short and includes beliefs and...
• Select Serious postoperative infections following resection of common solid tumors: outcomes, costs, and impact of hospital surgical volume

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  Serious postoperative infections following resection of common solid tumors: outcomes, costs, and impact of hospital surgical volume

  Authors:Elenir B.C. Avritscher, Catherine D. Cooksley, Kenneth V. Rolston, J. Michael Swint, George L. Delclos, Luisa Franzini, et al.From:Supportive Care in Cancer (Vol. 22, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 20144,271 words Article 1620LPurpose Unlike infections related to chemotherapy-induced neutropenia, postoperative infections occurring in patients with solid malignancy remain largely understudied. Our aim is to evaluate the outcomes and the...
• Select My first world palliative day care celebration

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  My first world palliative day care celebration

  Author:Komal JoshiFrom:Indian Journal of Palliative Care (Vol. 20, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  January-April 20141,297 words Essay 990LByline: Komal. Joshi Sir, A newcomer in the Department of Anaesthesia, Pain and Palliative care, Dr. BRA Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, AIIMS, as a senior resident, preparations for the "World Palliative Day...
• Select Surgery extended survival by 1 year in elderly endometrial cancer patients

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  Surgery extended survival by 1 year in elderly endometrial cancer patients

  Author:Michele G. SullivanFrom:OB GYN News (Vol. 49, Issue 1)

  Jan. 2014384 words Brief article 1230LAT THE AAGL GLOBAL CONGRESS NATIONAL HARBOR, MD.--Surgery is a safe option for elderly women who have endometrial cancer, significantly extending life with a low rate of surgical complications, findings from a small...
• Select Oral health conditions affect functional and social activities of terminally ill cancer patients

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  Oral health conditions affect functional and social activities of terminally ill cancer patients

  Authors:D.J. Fischer, J.B. Epstein, Y. Yao, and D.J. WilkieFrom:Supportive Care in Cancer (Vol. 22, Issue 3) Peer-Reviewed

  Mar. 20144,564 words Author abstract, Cli... 1600LPurpose Oral conditions are established complications in terminally ill cancer patients. Yet despite significant morbidity, the characteristics and impact of oral conditions in these patients are poorly documented. The...
• Select End-of-life care--what do cancer patients want?

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  End-of-life care--what do cancer patients want?

  Authors:Shaheen A. Khan, Barbara Gomes, and Irene J. HigginsonFrom:Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology (Vol. 11, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 20149,030 words Report 1740LPatients with cancer frequently suffer from debilitating physical symptoms and psychological distress, particularly at the end of life. Interventions to help alleviate these problems are often complex and...
• Select Adaptation of a quality of life questionnaire for Iranian patients with esophageal cancer

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  Adaptation of a quality of life questionnaire for Iranian patients with esophageal cancer

  Authors:Mojgan Forootan, Morteza Tabatabaeefar, Nakisa Maghsoodi, Maryam Ardeshiri, Mahdi Fatemi, and Hormat RahimzadehFrom:Indian Journal of Palliative Care (Vol. 20, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  May-August 20142,189 words Article 1480LByline: Mojgan. Forootan, Morteza. Tabatabaeefar, Nakisa. Maghsoodi, Maryam. Ardeshiri, Mahdi. Fatemi, Hormat. Rahimzadeh Introduction: Evaluation of quality of life is very important in cancer patients....
• Select Patient and oncologist discussions about cancer care costs

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  Patient and oncologist discussions about cancer care costs

  Authors:Nora B. Henrikson, Leah Tuzzio, Elizabeth Trice Loggers, Janice Miyoshi, and Diana S.M. BuistFrom:Supportive Care in Cancer (Vol. 22, Issue 4) Peer-Reviewed

  Apr. 20144,410 words Article 1320LPurpose Patient out-of-pocket costs are higher for cancer care than for any other health-care sector. Oncologist-patient discussions of costs are not well understood. We conducted an exploratory interview study to...
• Select The changing paradigm for supportive care in cancer patients

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  The changing paradigm for supportive care in cancer patients

  Authors:Alexandre Chan, Jude Lees, and Dorothy KeefeFrom:Supportive Care in Cancer (Vol. 22, Issue 6) Peer-Reviewed

  June 20143,086 words Letter to the editor 1410LDear Editor, With scientific advances in cancer supportive care and the incorporation of effective supportive care strategies into contemporary cancer treatment, there has been a substantial reduction in the...
• Select Quality of life and related factors in patients with newly diagnosed advanced lung cancer: a longitudinal study

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  Quality of life and related factors in patients with newly diagnosed advanced lung cancer: a longitudinal study

  Authors:Yu-Chien Liao, Shiow-Ching Shun, Wei-Yu Liao, Chong-Jen Yu, Pan-Chyr Yang, and Yeur-Hur LaiFrom:Oncology Nursing Forum (Vol. 41, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Mar. 20147,319 words Report 1390LPurpose/Objectives: To examine the changes in quality of life (QOL), symptoms, self-efficacy for coping with cancer, and factors related to those changes in patients with newly diagnosed advanced lung cancer. Design:...
• Select Risk of lymphedema after mastectomy: potential benefit of applying ACOSOG Z0011 protocol to mastectomy patients

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  Risk of lymphedema after mastectomy: potential benefit of applying ACOSOG Z0011 protocol to mastectomy patients

  Authors:Cynthia L. Miller, Michelle C. Specht, Melissa N. Skolny, Nora Horick, Lauren S. Jammallo, Jean O'Toole, et al.From:Breast Cancer Research and Treatment (Vol. 144, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 15, 20144,413 words Article 1570LAxillary lymph node dissection (ALND) and radiation therapy (RT) are commonly recommended for mastectomy patients with positive sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB). Effective alternatives to ALND that reduce lymphedema...