Neuromodulation techniques for cancer pain management
This article describes the emerging evidence for ITDD in cancer pain and provides a narrative review of other neuromodulatory techniques (including spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation and acupuncture), approaches that might be employed to address this area of significant unmet clinical need. Recent findings Numerous studies have been published within the last year reporting positive outcomes associated with ITDD in cancer pain management. Neuromodulation represents an important strategy in the management of persistent pain. Whilst the nonmalignant pain evidence-base is rapidly growing, it remains s...
Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - April 30, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Tags: PAIN: CANCER: Edited by Anthony H. Dickenson and Paul Farquhar-Smith Source Type: research

Editorial introductions
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Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - April 30, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Tags: EDITORIAL INTRODUCTIONS Source Type: research

Erratum: Psychosocial support interventions for cancer caregivers: reducing caregiver burden: Erratum
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Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - February 4, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Tags: ERRATUM Source Type: research

Abstracts from the 5th Cancer Cachexia Society Meeting, Montreal, Canada, September 10-11, 2020
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Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - February 4, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Tags: ABSTRACTS FROM THE 5TH CANCER CACHEXIA SOCIETY MEETING, MONTREAL, CANADA, SEPTEMBER 10-11, 2020 Source Type: research

Editorial: Highlights from the 2020 virtual cancer cachexia conference
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Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - February 4, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Tags: ABSTRACTS FROM THE 5TH CANCER CACHEXIA SOCIETY MEETING, MONTREAL, CANADA, SEPTEMBER 10-11, 2020 Source Type: research

Measuring quality of life in older people with cancer
Purpose of review The number of individuals aged 65+ with cancer will double in the next decade. Attention to quality of life (QOL) is imperative to identify relevant endpoints/outcomes in research and provide care that matches individual needs. This review summarizes recent publications regarding QOL measurement in older adults with cancer, considering implications for research and practice. Recent findings QOL is a complex concept and its measurement can be challenging. A variety of measurement tools exist, but only one specific to older adults with cancer. QOL is frequently measured as functional health, adve...
Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - February 4, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Tags: GERIATRIC ONCOLOGY: Edited by Ines B. Menjak, Christopher Steer and Martine Puts Source Type: research

Biological aspects of aging that influence response to anticancer treatments
Purpose of review Cancer is a disease of older adults, where fitness and frailty are a continuum. This aspect poses unique challenges to the management of cancer in this population. In this article, we review the biological aspects influencing the efficacy and safety of systemic anticancer treatments. Recent findings The organ function decline associated with the ageing process affects multiple systems, including liver, kidney, bone marrow, heart, muscles and central nervous system. These can have a significant impact on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of systemic anticancer agents. Comorbidities also ...
Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - February 4, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Tags: GERIATRIC ONCOLOGY: Edited by Ines B. Menjak, Christopher Steer and Martine Puts Source Type: research

Palliative and end-of-life care for the older adult with cancer
Purpose of review Despite established benefits of palliative care in the oncology population, it remains an underutilized resource particularly among older adults. The illness trajectory and needs of an older adult with cancer are unique. The purpose of this paper is to review the current literature on providing comprehensive palliative and end-of-life care for the older adult with cancer. Recent findings Though the difficulties of applying traditional palliative care principles in the older patients with cancer have been discussed, this review reveals a clear gap in the literature in discussing the provision of...
Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - February 4, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Tags: GERIATRIC ONCOLOGY: Edited by Ines B. Menjak, Christopher Steer and Martine Puts Source Type: research

Methods for frailty screening and geriatric assessment in older adults with cancer
Purpose of review This review highlights the latest development in the use of geriatric assessment(GA) and frailty assessment for older adults with cancer. Recent findings From 2019, there were six large randomized controlled trials (RCTs) completed of GA for older adults with cancer, as well as several studies of frailty screening tools. Summary The findings in this review highlight the benefits of implementing GA, followed by interventions to address the identified issues (GA -guided interventions). Four of six RCTs that implemented GA for older adults with cancer showed positive impact on various outco...
Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - February 4, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Tags: GERIATRIC ONCOLOGY: Edited by Ines B. Menjak, Christopher Steer and Martine Puts Source Type: research

Cognitive impairment in older adults with cancer
Purpose of review Cognitive impairment is increasing in an ageing population and as people live longer, they are more likely to develop cancer therefore cognitive impairment and cancer are frequently co-occurring. We reviewed articles published since 2018 on cognitive impairment and cancer. Recent findings The current review has focused on diagnosis, treatment and palliative and end of life care. A comprehensive systematic review reported joint cancer and cognitive impairment prevalence from 0.2 to 45.6%. The review reported there was reduced likelihood of patients with co-occurring cognitive and cancer receivin...
Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - February 4, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Tags: GERIATRIC ONCOLOGY: Edited by Ines B. Menjak, Christopher Steer and Martine Puts Source Type: research

Predicting treatment toxicity in older adults with cancer
Purpose of review To provide an overview of the recent advancements in predicting toxicity associated with cancer treatment in older patients. Recent findings Various screening tools and validated risk calculators have been shown to help predict toxicity from surgery and chemotherapy. Radiation therapy has been more challenging to select the appropriate tool to reliably predict patients at risk for toxicity and noncompliance. Ongoing work on electronic geriatric assessment tools is showing promise in making comprehensive assessment more feasible. Summary Selecting appropriate cancer therapy is particularl...
Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - February 4, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Tags: GERIATRIC ONCOLOGY: Edited by Ines B. Menjak, Christopher Steer and Martine Puts Source Type: research

Editorial: Supportive and palliative care of older adults with cancer
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Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - February 4, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Tags: GERIATRIC ONCOLOGY: Edited by Ines B. Menjak, Christopher Steer and Martine Puts Source Type: research

Editorial introductions
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Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - February 4, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Tags: EDITORIAL INTRODUCTIONS Source Type: research

The why and how of maintaining hydration during cancer therapy
Purpose of review To provide an overview of the role hydration plays in the oncology population while providing a synopsis of recent scientifically relevant published practice advancements. Recent findings Dehydration causes substantial symptom burden in cancer patients, secondary to both disease process and treatment complications. Maintaining fluid and electrolytes balance is the key to hydration therapy. When oral intake is diminished, artificial hydration can be delivered via enteral, intravenous and subcutaneous routes. Use of artificial hydration in end-of-life care for cancer patients remains a highly deb...
Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - November 22, 2020 Category: Palliative Care Tags: CACHEXIA, NUTRITION AND HYDRATION: Edited by Aminah Jatoi and Barry J.A. Laird Source Type: research

New insights on how and where to measure muscle mass
This article will discuss different muscle mass assessment methods and emphasize their highlights. Recent findings Several measurement techniques can be used to evaluate muscle mass, recognized as important prognostic markers for adverse functional and clinical outcomes. Choosing the best method depends on the knowledge regarding their theoretical and practical limitations and the purpose of the assessment. Image techniques are considered the gold standards, with good accuracy and precision, but not always available in clinical settings. A new biological technique, the D3-creatinine dilution, can provide not only di...
Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - November 22, 2020 Category: Palliative Care Tags: CACHEXIA, NUTRITION AND HYDRATION: Edited by Aminah Jatoi and Barry J.A. Laird Source Type: research