Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
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Support Care Cancer · May 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudySix- versus 12-h conversion method from intravenous to transdermal fentanyl in chronic cancer pain: a randomized study.
The objective of the present prospective study was to compare the safety and efficacy of a 12-h method to a 6-h method in chronic cancer pain management. ⋯ Excellent safety profile and sustained efficacy are shown for the 6-h conversion method.
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Support Care Cancer · May 2011
Breast cancer treatment-related lymphedema self-care: education, practices, symptoms, and quality of life.
The primary purpose of this study was to cross-sectionally examine breast cancer treatment-related lymphedema self-care education, self-care practices, and perceived self-care barriers, burdens, and benefits. We also explored the associations among self-care education, practices, symptoms, and quality of life (QOL) in breast cancer survivors with known lymphedema. ⋯ Opportunities exist to improve lymphedema self-care education. Breast cancer survivors with lymphedema experience symptoms beyond that of simple swelling of the affected limb. Self-care is burdensome. Barriers to providing lymphedema self-care exist and may vary across patients. A multidisciplinary approach to lymphedema management, including self-care education and monitoring, is likely needed to improve QOL in this population.