Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Jul 2013
Historical ArticleTough courage: Oncology Nursing Forum addresses childhood cancer then and now.
Cancer is a devastating diagnosis for anyone, but none more so than for children and their parents--so many questions to be asked, so much information to sift through and absorb, and so many difficult decisions to be made. It is no wonder that a diagnosis of childhood cancer is often met with fear, anger, guilt, and feelings of being overwhelmed, yet also a determined resilience on the part of families to do whatever it takes to help their child get well again (Rishel, 2010).
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Oncology nursing forum · May 2013
Trajectory of medication-induced constipation in patients with cancer.
To determine the severity and trajectory of constipation among patients with cancer from opioids and/or vinca alkaloids. ⋯ Patients receiving opioids and vinca alkaloids are at risk of constipation. Currently, medication-induced constipation is poorly managed. Managing constipation may lessen symptom distress, thereby improving quality of life in these patients.
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Oncology nursing forum · May 2013
Historical ArticleHistorical perspective on the progress of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting treatment in oncology nursing forum.
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) has been a priority symptom in the management of patients with cancer since the inception of chemotherapy. In the mid-1970s, the most effective agents available were the standard antiemetics used for gastrointestinal illnesses, postoperative nausea, and morning sickness. The Oncology Nursing Forum has documented the study of this symptom—causes, pathophysiology, and manifestations—in the past four decades as well as emerging treatment therapies. To date, CINV is fairly well controlled, but work still needs to be done, particularly in delayed and refractory management.
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Oncology nursing forum · Mar 2013
Review Meta AnalysisGinger as an antiemetic modality for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To evaluate the effect of ginger as an antiemetic modality for the control of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). ⋯ Although ginger is known as a traditional antiemetic, current evidence does not support the effect of ginger in CINV control. The findings of this study inform healthcare providers that its effectiveness remains to be established from methodologically rigorous future trials.
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Oncology nursing forum · Mar 2013
Historical ArticleWe've come a long way: a review of cancer pain management.