Stereotactic body radiotherapy for distant metastases to the head and neck
ConclusionThe use of SBRT for metastatic disease to the HN provided excellent LC rates with low rates of regional failure and an acceptable toxicity profile, highlighting its utility in these patients. Patients with oligometastatic disease had better OS and PFS than others. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 15, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Acupuncture in cancer care: recommendations for safe practice (peer-reviewed expert opinion)
ConclusionThese are the first international, multidisciplinary peer-reviewed recommendations for safe acupuncture practice in integrative oncology. Concerns about safety remain a significant barrier to appropriate referral from oncology teams, to use by acupuncturists and to uptake by patients. Disseminating trustworthy, widely accessible guidance should facilitate informed, confident practice of acupuncture in and outside of oncology healthcare settings. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 14, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) expert opinion/guidance on the use of clinically assisted hydration in patients with advanced cancer
ConclusionsThis guidance provides a framework for the use of CAH in advanced cancer, although every patient requires individualised management. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Retrospective evaluation of Penguin Cold Caps for chemotherapy-induced alopecia
This study was a single-institution review of outcomes from manual cold capping.MethodsWe identified retrospective cohort of adult patients who presented to discuss cold capping between January 14, 2019, and March 31, 2022. Data collected from medical records included demographics, decision to pursue/continue cold capping, diagnoses, chemotherapy regimens, hair characteristics (length, thickness, coarseness, type), and subjective perception of percentage of hair retained. Those with successful vs. unsuccessful cold capping ( ≥ 50% vs. < 50% of hair retained) were compared based on the patient-level factors of i...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Implementing a cancer survivorship seminar course to non-healthcare professional undergraduate students
ConclusionIn an undergraduate seminar course focused on cancer survivorship, we observed an improvement of non-healthcare students ’ perception and awareness of cancer survivorship-related issues, advocating the value on introducing highly prevalent cancer survivorship topics early to both undergraduate STEM and non-STEM students. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Quality of working life and adaptability of returning to work in nurse cancer survivors: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionThe interaction between “RTW gradualness” and “support seeking” in the ARTW-CS scale significantly impacted the QWL of the NCSs, underscoring the importance of implementing a gradual career plan and seeking support to enhance QWL. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Health-related quality of life over chemotherapy course among individuals with early-stage breast cancer: the association of social determinants of health and neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage
ConclusionsThese findings underscore possible racial differences in some dimensions of HRQOL during chemotherapy among women with ESBC. Future research should consider further assessing life stressors and past experiences of discrimination and racism that may contribute to these disparities and guide proactive interventions. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 12, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Research trends and hotspots of sleep disorder and cancer: a bibliometric analysis via VOSviewer and CiteSpace
ConclusionThe USA, China, and Canada produced a lot of literature in the research field of sleep disorders and cancer, and had relatively great academic influence from 1992 to 2022. Researchers could pay more attention to the published in journals such asJournal of Clinical Oncology,Sleep, andSupportive Care in Cancer to timely grasp the latest progress and expand the breadth and depth in this area. Looking at the history of tumor and sleep disorder research in the past 20 years, the clinical treatment of sleep disorder caused by tumor and the direct bidirectional mechanism of the two may be a new focus of future research....
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 12, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
What patients with advanced cancer experience as helpful in navigating their life with a long-term response: a qualitative study
ConclusionUsing different coping strategies enables LTRs to acknowledge both their sick and healthy side. Striking a healthy balance between being oriented on feeling sick or feeling healthy can help LTRs and their close others to navigate life with a long-term response. Healthcare professionals can provide support by recognizing whether LTRs are oriented at feeling sick or healthy, and by actively involving close others during medical appointments. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 12, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Pediatric cancer patients vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 —a clinical and laboratory follow-up
ConclusionsMost SARS-CoV-2-vaccinated pediatric cancer patients had SARS-CoV-2 infections and limited interest in booster vaccination. At 1 year after the last antigen exposure, which was mostly an infection, humoral immune responses remained strong.Trial registrationGerman Clinical Trials Register DRKS00025254, May 26, 2021. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 11, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Single nucleotide polymorphisms conferring susceptibility to leukemia and oral mucositis: a multi-center pilot study of patients prior to conditioning therapy for hematopoietic cell transplant
ConclusionsWe identified candidate SNPs possibly conferring susceptibility to develop leukemia and oral mucositis. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 11, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Sexuality, intimacy, and body image among adolescents and young adults with cancer: a qualitative, explorative study
ConclusionIn this study, participants experienced altered sexual subsequent impacts on body image and self-esteem during their cancer trajectory. While some adapted to these changes, discussing them with healthcare providers was difficult, especially in the presence of relatives, as the AYAs wanted to shield them from additional concerns. To enhance support, AYAs suggest regular discussions on sexual health and the use of a dialog tool by healthcare professionals. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 9, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Keep calm and keep rowing: the psychophysical effects of dragon boat program in breast cancer survivors
ConclusionDragon Boat activity is efficient to improve lower limb strength in women operated for breast cancer. Furthermore, Dragon Boat activity emerged to improve body appreciation and mental QoL in some of the women assigned to this activity. Importantly, no adverse events were documented during the intervention.Trial registrationNCT05206526 (10/02/2022) (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 8, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Retrospective analysis of preoperative application of triple-modal pre-rehabilitation on postoperative recovery of colorectal cancer patients
ConclusionThe triple-modal pre-rehabilitation strategy is of significant importance for reducing stress and improving the functional reserve of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) during the perioperative period. The results of our study provide further support for the integration of the triple-modal pre-rehabilitation strategy into the treatment and care of CRC patients. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 7, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Effectiveness of Comprehensive Intervention Programme on Quality of life, fatigue, self-efficacy, and psychosocial distress among head and neck cancer patients receiving radiotherapy
ConclusionThe CIP implemented to address multitude of issues in HNC patients receiving radiotherapy, proved to be effective in reducing the impact of treatment on QOL, fatigue, self-efficacy and psychosocial distress in HNC patients receiving radiotherapy. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 7, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
