Supportive Care Treatment in Cancer Patients

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...

Supportive care needs in patients with lung cancer.

INTRODUCTION The goal of this study was to characterize the prevalence and intensity of supportive care needs and interest in specific supportive care services among individuals with lung cancer. METHOD Participants (n=109) were recruited from two medical centers in Southern California to complete questionnaires on physical and psychological functioning following diagnosis of lung cancer. R...

Supportive and Palliative Care in Solid Cancer Patients

Supportive care for children and young people during cancer treatment.

Children, young people and their families come into contact with a large number of health and social care professionals within hospital, education and community settings following a cancer diagnosis. The multiprofessional team best supports these families through an open and communicative approach to care. The side effects of cancer treatment include fever, infection, gastrointestinal upset, al...

Cancer patients' supportive care needs: Strategies for assessment and intervention.

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