Dignity and Meaning in Supportive Care

Supportive care - Present use of biologicals in supportive care

Dose and schedule are important factors in the therapy of cancer. Animal model and clinical data show that there is a significant correlation between dose-intensity and survival; moreover, the shortening of interval between chemotherapy cycles prevents from tumor regrowth and maximize the effect of chemotherapy on cancer cells (Gregory SA, Trumper L, 2005). Most of anti-cancer drugs are non-sel...

Supportive care.

For cancer patients, quality of life and satisfaction with care are not only related to patient treatment facilities, but also to ambulatory care. Therefore, the goal of ambulatory care should be to prevent predictable morbidities, to eliminate residual morbidities when possible, to control symptoms, and to lessen discomfort when cure is not likely. Truly multidisciplinary services should be av...

Supportive care.

Aim: The majority of cancer patients develop cancer cachexia (CC). CC is a debilitating and life-threatening, multifactorial condition that is characterized by altered metabolism and reduced food intake, contributing to weight loss (mainly lean body mass). Existing treatment approaches are limited in their ability to treat CC, while too little is currently done to prevent it. Surveys were carri...

Supportive College Environment for Meaning Searching and Meaning in Life Among American College Students

Massage in supportive cancer care.

OBJECTIVE To review recent findings on the utilization of massage by cancer patients, including evidence of effects in supportive and palliative cancer care, current understanding of safety considerations and adaptations needed, education of professional and family caregivers to provide this form of support, and guidelines for oncology nurses in referring patients. DATA SOURCES Journal articl...