Cancer nursing
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Cognitive deficits are distressing adverse effects of chemotherapy that have a negative effect on quality of life in breast cancer survivors (BCSs). Cognitive deficits in cancer survivors are a top research and clinical practice priority. ⋯ While limited evidence is available to guide clinical management of cognitive deficits in BCSs, validating patients' symptom experience and evaluating co-occurring symptom clusters such as fatigue, sleep, and depression, are suggested.
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Little is known about cancer patient and family caregiver preferences for the content and format of nonpharmacologic interventions. Revising interventions based on patient and caregiver feedback before implementation may improve intervention feasibility and acceptability, especially in the context of advanced-stage cancer. ⋯ Nurses can modify interventions to meet the needs of patients with advanced-stage, symptomatic lung cancer and caregivers. For example, flexibility regarding intervention content and length may accommodate those with significant symptoms.