Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
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Support Care Cancer · Sep 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyAre orange lollies effective in preventing nausea and vomiting related to dimethyl sulfoxide? A multicenter randomized trial.
Nausea and vomiting (NV) related to DMSO affect patients undergoing auto-SCT despite antiemetic measures. Orange flavoring may reduce gastrointestinal symptoms. ⋯ The vasoconstrictive action of ice may prevent NV related to DMSO in the acute phase and reduce the need for rescue antiemetic therapy. Ice lollies offer a simple, noninvasive, and economic means for relieving nausea and vomiting related to this preservative.
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Support Care Cancer · Sep 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyFeasibility and acceptance of electronic monitoring of symptoms and syndromes using a handheld computer in patients with advanced cancer in daily oncology practice.
We investigated the feasibility and acceptance of electronic monitoring of symptoms and syndromes in oncological outpatient clinics using a PALM (handheld computer). ⋯ Electronic symptom and clinical benefit monitoring is feasible in oncology outpatient clinics and perceived as useful by patients, oncology nurses, and oncologists. E-MOSAIC is tested in a prospective randomized trial.
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Support Care Cancer · Sep 2014
Does perceived control predict Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) use among patients with lung cancer? A cross-sectional survey.
Scant literature exists on the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among patients with lung cancer. Preliminary data indicates that perceived control is an important factor leading patients to CAM. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between perceived control and CAM use in patients with lung cancer. ⋯ Over half of lung cancer patients have used CAM since diagnosis. Greater perceived control over the cause of cancer was associated with CAM use. Given the high prevalence of CAM, it is essential that oncologists caring for patients with lung cancer discuss its use.
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Support Care Cancer · Sep 2014
The association of presurgery psychological symptoms with postsurgery pain among cancer patients receiving implantable devices for pain management.
Psychological symptoms are a common part of the cancer pain experience, yet little is known about how these factors relate to implantable device outcomes in patients with cancer pain. The purpose of this study was to examine how psychological symptoms relate to implantable device outcomes in cancer pain management. ⋯ Presurgery psychological symptoms should be considered, along with other medical, psychosocial, and individual characteristics in multidisciplinary treatment planning. Multidisciplinary care which includes aspects of mood management or supportive psychotherapy would likely be beneficial to cancer patients presenting with high psychological symptoms.
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Support Care Cancer · Sep 2014
Exploring the role of the partner in couples' sexual recovery after surgery for prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer survivors' post-surgery sexual problems are well documented and long lasting. Partners' distress in this context leads to psychological morbidity which is poorly understood. Given the prevalence of prostate cancer diagnoses in older men, partners' distress represents a public health concern. This study elucidates an important aspect of partners' distress which has hitherto been undocumented. It can lead to further research and health-care provisions that will support couples in prostate cancer survivorship towards improved mental health and health outcomes. ⋯ Partners' sexual and support needs during couples' sexual recovery after prostatectomy should be acknowledged and addressed as a legitimate aspect of research and care for men recovering from prostatectomy.