Cancer: Supportive Care
December 2015
This bulletin is produced every two months and covers a wide range of supportive care issues, including
cancer pain, and should be of interest to staff working in this area. The topics covered all relate to
cancer and include symptom management, exercise, nutritional, psychological and fertility issues.
Many of the following articles are available online via the NHS Scotland Knowledge Network.
Please use the links where provided and your ATHENS password. A complete list of available
online journals and registration for ATHENS can be found at www.knowledge.scot.nhs.uk/
If the article you require is not available via the NHS Scotland Knowledge Network and you
would like to request a print copy, please submit your request online at www.quest.scot.nhs.uk
This bulletin contains a selection of material gathered from a search of the evidence base, and is not
intended to be comprehensive. Professional judgment should be exercised when appraising the
material. The Library takes no responsibility for the wording, content and accuracy of the information
supplied, which has been extracted in good faith from reputable sources. NHSGGC is not responsible
for the content of external internet sites.
Contents:
Communication, Decision Making and Quality of Care ……………………………….….2
Complimentary Therapies …………………………………………………………………...5
Exercise and Rehabilitation ……………………………………………………………….…6
Fatigue …………………………………………………………………………………….…...8
Nutritional Issues ………………………………………………………………………….…..8
Pain ………………………………………………………………………………………….....10
Patient Information and Education …………………………………………………….…....11
Psychological Issues ……………………………………………………………………. …..12
Quality of Life …………………………………………………………………………… ….15
Sex and Fertility Issues ……………………………………………………………….…….16
Spiritual Issues ………………………………………………………………………….…...17
Symptom management ……………………………………………………………….…….17
Compiled by:
Lorraine McLeod
Assistant Librarian
Level 0, Education Suite, Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, 1053 Great Western Road,
Glasgow
0141 3017283, lorraine.mcleod@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
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Communication, Decision Making & Quality of Care
Oncology health workers’ views and experiences on caring for ethnic minority patients: A
mixed method systematic review. 2016. International journal of nursing studies, 53, pp. 379398 20p.
ABURUB, A.'., et al, 2016. Using a personalized measure (Patient Generated Index (PGI)) to
identify what matters to people with cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer, 24(1), pp. 437-445.
PASSALACQUA, R., et al, 2016. Feasibility of a quality improvement strategy integrating
psychosocial care into 28 medical cancer centers (HuCare project). Supportive Care in
Cancer, 24(1), pp. 147-155.
WU, L.-., et al, 2016. Relationship between palliative care consultation service and end-oflife outcomes. Supportive Care in Cancer, 24(1), pp. 53-60.
The importance of nurses in cancer care. 2015. The Lancet Oncology, 16(7), pp. 737.
A National Survey to Systematically Identify Factors Associated With Oncologists'
Attitudes Toward End-of-Life Discussions: What Determines Timing of End-of-Life
Discussions? 2015. Oncologist, 20(11), pp. 1304-1311 8p.
Adding Value to Palliative Care Services: The Development of an Institutional
Bereavement Program. 2015. Journal of palliative medicine, 18(11), pp. 915-922 8p.
Doctor-to-doctor communication of prognosis in metastatic cancer: a review of letters
from medical oncologists to referring doctors. 2015. Internal Medicine Journal, 45(9), pp. 909915 8p.
Evaluation of a Web Course to Increase Evidence-Based Practice Knowledge Among
Nurses. 2015. Clinical journal of oncology nursing, 19(5), pp. 623-627 5p.
Improving communication with palliative care cancer patients at home – A pilot study of
SAGE & THYME communication skills model. 2015. European Journal of Oncology Nursing,
19(5), pp. 465-472 8p.
Improving primary palliative care in Scotland: lessons from a mixed methods study. 2015.
BMC Family Practice, 16, pp. 1-8 8p.
Lessons From Early Implementation of a Patient-Centered Care Model in Oncology. 2015.
Journal of Oncology Practice, 11(6), pp. 456-461 7p.
Oncology nurses' experience of collaboration: A case study. 2015. European Journal of
Oncology Nursing, 19(5), pp. 509-515 7p.
Palliative care consultation services in hospitals in the Netherlands: the design of the
COMPASS study. 2015. BMC Palliative Care, 14, pp. 1-6 6p.
Prognostic communication in cancer: A critical interpretive synthesis of the literature.
2015. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 19(5), pp. 554-567 14p.
Randomized Controlled Trial of Shared Care for Patients With Cancer Involving General
Practitioners and Cancer Specialists. 2015. Journal of Oncology Practice, 11(5), pp. 349-355 8p.
The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of clinical nurse specialist-led hospital to
home transitional care: a systematic review. 2015. Journal of evaluation in clinical practice,
21(5), pp. 763-781 19p.
The Developmental Transition From Living With to Dying From Cancer: Hospice Decision
Making. 2015. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 33(5), pp. 576-598 23p.
The Evolving Role of the Nurse During the Cancer Treatment Decision-Making Process: A
Literature Review. 2015. Clinical journal of oncology nursing, 19(5), pp. 548-556 9p.
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ABRAHAMS, E., et al, 2015. Accelerating the delivery of patient-centered, high-quality
cancer care. Clinical Cancer Research, 21(10), pp. 2263-2267.
BECKER-SCHIEBE, M., et al, 2015. Predictors of overall satisfaction of cancer patients
undergoing radiation therapy. Patient Preference and Adherence, 9, pp. 1381-1388.
BEERNAERT, K., et al, 2015. What are physicians' reasons for not referring people with lifelimiting illnesses to specialist palliative care services? A nationwide survey. PLoS ONE, 10
(9)
BERNACKI, R., et al, 2015. Development of the Serious Illness Care Program: A randomised
controlled trial of a palliative care communication intervention. BMJ Open, 5 (10)
BLANCH-HARTIGAN, D., et al, 2015. Cancer survivors' receipt of treatment summaries and
implications for patient-centered communication and quality of care. Patient education and
counseling, 98(10), pp. 1274-1279.
BOUSQUET G, et al, 2015. Breaking Bad News in Oncology: A Metasynthesis. Journal of Clinical
Oncology, 33(22), pp. 2437-2443.
CALLAHAN, R. and DARZI, A., 2015. Analysis & commentary: Five policy levers to meet the
value challenge in cancer care. Health affairs, 34(9), pp. 1563-1568.
CASWELL, G., et al, 2015. Communication between family carers and health professionals
about end-of-life care for older people in the acute hospital setting: A qualitative study.
BMC Palliative Care, (14), 35
DAVIS, M.P., et al, 2015. How well is palliative care integrated into cancer care? A MASCC,
ESMO, and EAPC Project. Supportive Care in Cancer, 23(9), pp. 2677-2685.
DENNIS, K., et al, 2015. Rapid access palliative radiation therapy programs: An efficient
model of care. Future Oncology, 11(17), pp. 2417-2426.
DODSON, C., 2015. Attitudes of oncology nurses concerning pharmacogenomics.
Personalized Medicine, 12(6), pp. 559-562.
ENZINGER, A.C., et al, 2015. Outcomes of prognostic disclosure: Associations with
prognostic understanding, distress, and relationship with physician among patients with
advanced cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 33(32), pp. 3809-3816.
GRASSI, L., 2015. Communicating anticancer treatment cessation and transition to
palliative care: The need for a comprehensive and culturally relevant, person-centered
approach. Cancer, 121(23), pp. 4104-4107.
GUVELI, H., et al, 2015. Oncology staff: Burnout, job satisfaction and coping with stress.
Psycho-oncology, 24(8), pp. 926-931.
HAHLWEG, P., et al, 2015. In absentia: An exploratory study of how patients are considered
in multidisciplinary cancer team meetings. PLoS ONE, 10 (10)
HARENWALL, S. and MCVEY, J., 2015. Increasing communication and self-care skills for front
line staff in cancer care. Cancer Nursing Practice, 14(7), pp. 28-33 6p.
HUI, D., et al, 2015. Indicators of integration of oncology and palliative care programs: An
international consensus. Annals of Oncology, 26(9) (pp 1953-1959)
HUI, D., et al, 2015. Attitudes and beliefs toward supportive and palliative care referral
among hematologic and solid tumor oncology specialists. Oncologist, 20(11), pp. 1326-1332.
KYDD, A., 2015. Palliative care: From oncology to all nursing arenas - Good practice or
scaring the patients?. Maturitas, 81(4), pp. 446-448.
LANE, B.R., et al, 2015. Development of a Center for Personalized Cancer Care at a Regional
Cancer Center: Feasibility Trial of an Institutional Tumor Sequencing Advisory Board.
Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, 17(6) (pp 695-704)
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LORHAN S, et al, 2015. The role of volunteers at an outpatient cancer center: how do
volunteers enhance the patient experience?. Supportive Care in Cancer, 23(6), pp. 1597-1605.
LU, A., et al, 2015. The Language of End-of-Life Decision Making: A Simulation Study.
Journal of palliative medicine, 18(9), pp. 740-746 7p.
MASEL EK, et al, 2015. Coming and going: predicting the discharge of cancer patients
admitted to a palliative care unit: easier than thought?. Supportive Care in Cancer, 23(8), pp.
2335-2339.
MAZUR, L., et al, 2015. The association between event learning and continuous quality
improvement programs and culture of patient safety. Practical Radiation Oncology, 5(5) (pp
286-294).
MCCORKLE, R., et al, 2015. An advanced practice nurse coordinated multidisciplinary
intervention for patients with late-stage cancer: A cluster randomized trial. Journal of
palliative medicine, 18(11), pp. 962-969.
MORI, M., et al, 2015. A national survey to systematically identify factors associated with
oncologists' attitudes toward end-of-life discussions: What determines timing of end-oflife discussions?. Oncologist, 20(11), pp. 1304-1311.
ODEH B, et al, 2015. Optimizing cancer care through mobile health. Supportive Care in Cancer,
23(7), pp. 2183-2188.
PATEL, M.I., et al, 2015. Redesigning advanced cancer care delivery: Three ways to create
higher value cancer care. Journal of Oncology Practice, 11(4), pp. 280-284.
PETERSEN, G.S., et al, 2015. Cancer patients' preferences of care within hospitals: A
systematic literature review. International Journal for Quality in Health Care, 27(5) (pp 384-395)
RAJAN, A., et al, 2015. Staff perceptions of change resulting from participation in a
European cancer accreditation programme: A snapshot from eight cancer centres.
ecancermedicalscience, 9, 547
SCHILDMANN, J., et al, 2015. Decisions about Limiting Treatment in Cancer Patients: A
Systematic Review and Clinical Ethical Analysis of Reported Variables. Journal of palliative
medicine, 18(10), pp. 884-892.
SCHNIPPER, L.E., et al, 2015. American Society of Clinical Oncology statement: A conceptual
framework to assess the value of cancer treatment options. Journal of Clinical Oncology,
33(23), pp. 2563-2577.
SILVER, J.K., et al, 2015. Cancer rehabilitation and palliative care: critical components in the
delivery of high-quality oncology services. Supportive Care in Cancer, 23(12), pp. 3633-3643.
STAIRMAND, J., et al, 2015. Consideration of comorbidity in treatment decision making in
multidisciplinary cancer team meetings: A systematic review. Annals of Oncology, 26(7), pp.
1325-1332.
VAN RIET PAAP, J., et al, 2015. Strategies to implement evidence into practice to improve
palliative care: Recommendations of a nominal group approach with expert opinion
leaders Ethics, organization and policy. BMC Palliative Care, 14, 47
WARRINGTON L, et al, 2015. Integrated care pathways for cancer survivors - a role for
patient-reported outcome measures and health informatics. Acta Oncologica, 54(5), pp. 600608.
YUAN, C., 2015. Precision Nursing: New Era of Cancer Care. Cancer nursing, 38(5), pp. 333334.
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Complimentary Therapies
XIANGYONG, Y., et al, 2016. External application of traditional Chinese medicine in the
treatment of bone cancer pain: a meta-analysis. Supportive Care in Cancer, 24(1), pp. 11-17.
Cancer patients taking herbal medicines: A review of clinical purposes, associated factors,
and perceptions of benefit or harm. 2015. Journal of ethnopharmacology, 175, pp. 58-66 9p.
Evaluation of Group Acupuncture for Cancer-Related Symptoms: A Retrospective Analysis.
2015. Journal of palliative medicine, 18(10), pp. 878-880 3p.
Integrative Review: Effects of Music on Cancer Pain in Adults. 2015. Oncology nursing forum,
42(6), pp. E368-E375 8p.
BAR-SELA G, et al, 2015. The effect of complementary and alternative medicine on quality of
life, depression, anxiety, and fatigue levels among cancer patients during active oncology
treatment: phase II study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 23(7), pp. 1979-1985.
BAUML JM, et al, 2015. Do attitudes and beliefs regarding complementary and alternative
medicine impact its use among patients with cancer? A cross-sectional survey. Cancer,
121(14), pp. 2431-2438.
BONACCHI, A., et al, 2015. Complementary needs behind complementary therapies in cancer
patients. Psycho-oncology, 24(9), pp. 1124-1130.
BONETT, J., 2015. Ceiling art in a radiation therapy department: Its effect on patient
treatment experience. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 62(3), pp. 192-197.
CUTSHALL, S.M., et al, 2015. Symptom burden and integrative medicine in cancer
survivorship. Supportive Care in Cancer, 23(10), pp. 2989-2994.
HUANG, C.-., et al, 2015. Prophylactic Treatment with Adlay Bran Extract Reduces the Risk
of Severe Acute Radiation Dermatitis: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Study.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, pp. 312072
NIGHTINGALE, G., et al, 2015. A pharmacist-led medication assessment used to determine a
more precise estimation of the prevalence of complementary and alternative medication
(CAM) use among ambulatory senior adults with cancer. Journal of Geriatric Oncology, 6(5),
pp. 411-417.
POONTHANANIWATKUL, B., et al, 2015. Cancer patients taking herbal medicines: A review of
clinical purposes, associated factors, and perceptions of benefit or harm. Journal of
ethnopharmacology, 175, pp. 58-66.
ROSSI E, et al, 2015. Complementary and alternative medicine for cancer patients: results
of the EPAAC survey on integrative oncology centres in Europe. Supportive Care in Cancer,
23(6), pp. 1795-1806.
ÜSTÜNDAĞ, S., 2015. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Cancer Patients
and Determination of Affecting Factors. Holistic nursing practice, 29(6), pp. 357-369 13p.
WIELAND, L.S., et al, 2015. Summarizing the best evidence on CAM interventions for
integrative medicine: A new Cochrane Summary of Findings initiative for EuJIM. European
Journal of Integrative Medicine, 7(5), pp. 439-441.
ZACHARIAE, R. and O'TOOLE, M.S., 2015. The effect of expressive writing intervention on
psychological and physical health outcomes in cancer patients - A systematic review and
meta-analysis. Psycho-oncology, 24(11), pp. 1349-1359.
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Exercise & Rehabilitation
Self-reported competence in long term care provision for adult cancer survivors: A cross
sectional survey of nursing and allied health care professionals. 2016. International journal
of nursing studies, 53, pp. 85-94 10p.
DORLAND, H.F., et al, 2016. Factors influencing work functioning after cancer diagnosis: a
focus group study with cancer survivors and occupational health professionals. Supportive
Care in Cancer, 24(1), pp. 261-266.
FELDSTAIN, A., et al, 2016. An interdisciplinary palliative rehabilitation intervention
bolstering general self-efficacy to attenuate symptoms of depression in patients living
with advanced cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer, 24(1), pp. 109-117.
TREANOR, C. and DONNELLY, M., 2016. Late effects of cancer and cancer treatment-the
perspective of the patient. Supportive Care in Cancer, 24(1), pp. 337-346.
Breast and Prostate Cancer Survivor Responses to Group Exercise and Supportive Group
Psychotherapy. 2015. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 33(6), pp. 620-634 15p.
Cancer survivors' concealment or disclosure of diagnosis: Implications for return to work.
2015. Work, 52(3), pp. 643-655 13p.
Changes in and Associations Among Functional Status and Perceived Quality of Life of
Patients With Metastatic/Locally Advanced Cancer Receiving Rehabilitation for General
Disability. 2015. American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Medicine, 32(7), pp. 695-702 8p.
High-intensity functional training improves functional movement and body composition
among cancer survivors: a pilot study. 2015. European Journal of Cancer Care, 24(6), pp. 812817 6p.
Physical Activity and Self-Rated Health Status Among Older Adult Cancer Survivors: Does
Intensity of Activity Play a Role? 2015. Oncology nursing forum, 42(6), pp. 614-624 11p.
Symptom burden and functional gains in a cancer rehabilitation unit. 2015. International
Journal of Therapy & Rehabilitation, 22(11), pp. 517-523 7p.
Understanding male cancer patients' barriers to participating in cancer rehabilitation.
2015. European Journal of Cancer Care, 24(6), pp. 801-811 11p.
Work or welfare after cancer? Explorations of identity and stigma. 2015. Sociology of health
& illness, 37(8), pp. 1191-1205 15p.
Working Toward Normalcy Post-Treatment: A Qualitative Study of Older Adult Breast and
Prostate Cancer Survivors. 2015. Oncology nursing forum, , pp. E358-E367 10p.
ATKINSON, T.M., et al, 2015. The level of association between functional performance status
measures and patient-reported outcomes in cancer patients: a systematic review.
Supportive Care in Cancer, 23(12), pp. 3645-3652.
BUCHAN J, et al, 2015. Exercise barriers self-efficacy: development and validation of a
subcale for individuals with cancer-related lymphedema. Health & Quality of Life Outcomes,
13, pp. 37.
CLARKE, T.C., et al, 2015. Working with cancer: Health and employment among cancer
survivors. Annals of Epidemiology, 25(11), pp. 832-838.
CREVENNA, R., 2015. Cancer rehabilitation and palliative care-two important parts of
comprehensive cancer care. Supportive Care in Cancer, 23(12), pp. 3407-3408.
HINZ A, et al, 2015. Fear of progression in patients 6 months after cancer rehabilitation-avalidation study of the fear of progression questionnaire FoP-Q-12. Supportive Care in
Cancer, 23(6), pp. 1579-1587.
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HUSSON O, et al, 2015. High levels of physical activity are associated with lower levels of
fatigue among lymphoma patients: Results from the longitudinal PROFILES registry. Acta
Oncologica, 54(5), pp. 678-684.
JABSON, J.M., 2015. Follow-up care instructions, treatment summaries, and cancer
survivors' receipt of follow-up health care and late/long term effects. Supportive Care in
Cancer, 23(7), pp. 1851-1856.
JANSEN F, et al, 2015. Cancer survivors' perceived need for supportive care and their
attitude towards self-management and eHealth. Supportive Care in Cancer, 23(6), pp. 16791688.
KARVINEN, K. and VALLANCE, J., 2015. Breast and Colon Cancer Survivors' Expectations
About Physical Activity for Improving Survival. Oncology nursing forum, 42(5), pp. 527-533
KIRKHAM, A.A., et al, 2015. Health-related physical fitness assessment in a communitybased cancer rehabilitation setting. Supportive Care in Cancer, 23(9), pp. 2525-2533.
LEE, S.Y., et al, 2015. The impact of job status on quality of life: General population versus
long-term cancer survivors. Psycho-oncology, 24(11), pp. 1552-1559.
MARTIN, E., et al, 2015. Breast and Prostate Cancer Survivor Responses to Group Exercise
and Supportive Group Psychotherapy. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 33(6), pp. 620-634.
MINTON O, et al, 2015. The role of behavioural modification and exercise in the
management of cancer-related fatigue to reduce its impact during and after cancer
treatment. Acta Oncologica, 54(5), pp. 581-586.
MOLASSIOTIS A, et al, 2015. The effect of resistance inspiratory muscle training in the
management of breathlessness in patients with thoracic malignancies: a feasibility
randomised trial. Supportive Care in Cancer, 23(6), pp. 1637-1645.
MORRISON, T.L. and THOMAS, R.L., 2015. Comparing men's and women's experiences of
work after cancer: a photovoice study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 23(10), pp. 3015-3023.
PARK JH, et al, 2015. The effect of oncologists' exercise recommendations on the level of
exercise and quality of life in survivors of breast and colorectal cancer: A randomized
controlled trial. Cancer, 121(16), pp. 2740-2748.
PINTO, B., et al, 2015. Peer mentorship to promote physical activity among cancer
survivors: Effects on quality of life. Psycho-oncology, 24(10), pp. 1295-1302.
SAOTOME, T., et al, 2015. Cancer rehabilitation: a barometer for survival?. Supportive Care in
Cancer, 23(10), pp. 3033-3041.
SHNEERSON, C., et al, 2015. A survey investigating the associations between selfmanagement practices and quality of life in cancer survivors. Supportive Care in Cancer,
23(9), pp. 2655-2662.
SHNEERSON, C., et al, 2015. Patterns of self-management practices undertaken by cancer
survivors: variations in demographic factors. European Journal of Cancer Care, 24(5), pp. 683694 12p.
VAN WAART, H., et al, 2015. Effect of low-intensity physical activity and moderate- to highintensity physical exercise during adjuvant chemotherapy on physical fitness, fatigue, and
chemotherapy completion rates: Results of the PACES randomized clinical trial. Journal of
Clinical Oncology, 33(17), pp. 1918-1927.
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Fatigue
FILLER, K. and SALIGAN, L.N., 2016. Defining cancer-related fatigue for biomarker discovery.
Supportive Care in Cancer, 24(1), pp. 5-7.
BERGER, A.M., et al, 2015. Cancer-related fatigue, version 2.2015. JNCCN Journal of the
National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 13(8), pp. 1012-1039.
CHEON PM, et al, 2015. Fatigue scores in patients receiving palliative radiotherapy for
painful bone metastases. Supportive Care in Cancer, 23(7), pp. 2097-2103.
DU, S., et al, 2015. Patient education programs for cancer-related fatigue: A systematic
review. Patient education and counseling, 98(11), pp. 1308-1319.
FOSTER, C., et al, 2015. Managing fatigue after cancer treatment: Development of RESTORE,
a web-based resource to support self-management. Psycho-oncology, 24(8), pp. 940-949.
HUSSON O, et al, 2015. Variation in fatigue among 6011 (long-term) cancer survivors and a
normative population: a study from the population-based PROFILES registry. Supportive
Care in Cancer, 23(7), pp. 2165-2174.
JAMES S, et al, 2015. Cancer-related fatigue: results from patient experience surveys
undertaken in a UK regional cancer centre. Supportive Care in Cancer, 23(7), pp. 2089-2095.
JOHNS, S.A., et al, 2015. Randomized controlled pilot study of mindfulness-based stress
reduction for persistently fatigued cancer survivors. Psycho-oncology, 24(8), pp. 885-893.
LUND RASMUSSEN, C., et al, 2015. Effects of melatonin on physical fatigue and other
symptoms in patients with advanced cancer receiving palliative care: A double-blind
placebo-controlled crossover trial. Cancer, 121(20), pp. 3727-3736.
MITCHELL, G.K., et al, 2015. The effect of methylphenidate on fatigue in advanced cancer:
An aggregated N-of-1 trial. Journal of pain and symptom management, 50(3), pp. 289-296.
PAGE, B.R., et al, 2015. Phase II double-blind placebo-controlled randomized study of
armodafinil for brain radiation-induced fatigue. Neuro-oncology, 17(10), pp. 1393-1401.
PLATT, A., et al, 2015. Force Perception, Effort, Strength, and Dynamic Muscle Function in
Cancer-Related Fatigue. American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Medicine, 32(6), pp. 577-580
WRIGHT, F., et al, 2015. Trajectories of evening fatigue in oncology outpatients receiving
chemotherapy. Journal of pain and symptom management, 50(2), pp. 163-175.
WRIGHT, F., et al, 2015. Predictors and trajectories of morning fatigue are distinct from
evening fatigue. Journal of pain and symptom management, 50(2), pp. 176-189.
Nutritional Issues
Vitamin D deficiency and its association with fatigue and quality of life in advanced cancer
patients under palliative care: A cross-sectional study. 2016. Palliative medicine, 30(1), pp.
89-96 8p.
LEE, J.L.C., et al, 2016. Nutrition intervention approaches to reduce malnutrition in
oncology patients: a systematic review. Supportive Care in Cancer, 24(1), pp. 469-480.
PLANAS, M., et al, 2016. Prevalence of hospital malnutrition in cancer patients: a subanalysis of the PREDyCES study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 24(1), pp. 429-435.
An Epidemiological Survey of Cachexia in Advanced Cancer Patients and Analysis on Its
Diagnostic and Treatment Status. 2015. Nutrition & Cancer, 67(7), pp. 1056-1062 7p.
Antioxidant and Anticoagulant Status Were Improved by Personalized Dietary
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Intervention Based on Biochemical and Clinical Parameters in Cancer Patients. 2015.
Nutrition & Cancer, 67(7), pp. 1083-1092 10p.
Health-Related Quality of Life of Food-Insecure Ethnic Minority Patients With Cancer.
2015. Journal of Oncology Practice, 11(5), pp. 396-402 8p.
Palliative enteral feeding for patients with malignant esophageal obstruction: a
retrospective study. 2015. BMC Palliative Care, 14, pp. 1-8 8p.
The Effect of a Neutropenic Diet on Infection and Mortality Rates in Cancer Patients: A
Meta-Analysis. 2015. Nutrition & Cancer, 67(8), pp. 1230-1238 9p.
Use of Hospital-Based Food Pantries Among Low-Income Urban Cancer Patients. 2015.
Journal of community health, 40(6), pp. 1193-1200 8p.
ANKER, S.D. and MORLEY, J.E., 2015. Cachexia: A nutritional syndrome?. Journal of Cachexia,
Sarcopenia and Muscle, 6(4), pp. 269-271.
ARSHAD, A., et al, 2015. Could omega-3 fatty acids improve quality of life in cancer
patients?. Future Oncology, 11(24), pp. 3225-3228.
BARBARO, A.D.L., 2015. The complex liaison between cachexia and tumor burden (Review).
Oncology reports, 34(4), pp. 1635-1649.
BOZZETTI, F., et al, 2015. Development and validation of a nomogram to predict survival in
incurable cachectic cancer patients on home parenteral nutrition. Annals of Oncology, 26(11)
(pp 2335-2340).
BRITTON, B., et al, 2015. Eating As Treatment (EAT) study protocol: A stepped-wedge,
randomised controlled trial of a health behaviour change intervention provided by
dietitians to improve nutrition in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing
radiotherapy. BMJ Open, 5 (7)
DE LUIS DA, et al, 2015. Effect of three different doses of arginine enhanced enteral
nutrition on nutritional status and outcomes in well nourished postsurgical cancer
patients: a randomized single blinded prospective trial. European Review for Medical &
Pharmacological Sciences, 19(6), pp. 950-955.
DE WAELE, E., et al, 2015. Nutrition therapy in cachectic cancer patients. The Tight Caloric
Control (TiCaCo) pilot trial. Appetite, 91, pp. 298-301.
ESPOSITO, A., et al, 2015. Mechanisms of anorexia-cachexia syndrome and rational for
treatment with selective ghrelin receptor agonist. Cancer treatment reviews, 41(9) (pp 793797).
EZEOKE, C.C. and MORLEY, J.E., 2015. Pathophysiology of anorexia in the cancer cachexia
syndrome. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 6(4), pp. 287-302.
FEARON, K.C.H., et al, 2015. Request for regulatory guidance for cancer cachexia
intervention trials. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 6(4), pp. 272-274.
FOCAN, C., et al, 2015. Dietetic and psychological mindfulness workshops for the
management of cachectic cancer patients. A randomized study. Anticancer Research, 35(11),
pp. 6311-6315.
GRUNDMANN, O., et al, 2015. The value of bioelectrical impedance analysis and phase angle
in the evaluation of malnutrition and quality of life in cancer patients - A comprehensive
review. European journal of clinical nutrition, 69(12), pp. 1290-1297.
GUNES-BAYIR, A. and KIZILTAN, H.S., 2015. Palliative Vitamin C Application in Patients with
Radiotherapy-Resistant Bone Metastases: A Retrospective Study. Nutrition and cancer, 67(6),
pp. 921-925.
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Palliative Nursing, 17(5), pp. 397-403 7p.
Pain
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Perospirone Exhibits Antiemetic Efficacy against Opioid-Induced Nausea in Patients with
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Pharmaceutical Opioid Use and Dependence among People Living with Chronic Pain:
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Patient Information & Education
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cancer patients, their families, and the general public. Supportive Care in Cancer, 24(1), pp.
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24(1), pp. 319-325.
GARVEY, G., et al, 2016. Indigenous cancer patient and staff attitudes towards unmet needs
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O'CALLAGHAN, C., et al, 2016. "I might not have cancer if you didn't mention it": a
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Care in Cancer, 24(1), pp. 409-418.
A randomized controlled trial of the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a texting
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Are Patients With Cancer Less Willing to Share Their Health Information? Privacy,
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Feasibility of a Text Messaging Intervention to Promote Self-Management for Patients
Prescribed Oral Anticancer Agents. 2015. Oncology nursing forum, 42(6), pp. 647-657 11p.
Patient Education Process in Oncoiogic Context: What, Why, and by Whom? 2015. Nursing
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The Preference to Discuss Expected Survival Is Associated with Loss of Meaning and
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BOULTON, M., et al, 2015. A qualitative study of cancer survivors' responses to information
on the long-term and late effects of pelvic radiotherapy 1-11 years post treatment.
European Journal of Cancer Care, 24(5), pp. 734-747 14p.
CLARKE, R.T., et al, 2015. The signs, symptoms and help-seeking experiences of neutropenic
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KUIJPERS, W., et al, 2015. An interactive portal to empower cancer survivors: a qualitative
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LEONARD, K.E. and KALMAN, M.A., 2015. The Meaning of Touch to Patients Undergoing
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Psycho-oncology, 24(8), pp. 901-909.
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Psychological Issues
COSTA, D.S.J., et al, 2016. The sum of all fears: conceptual challenges with measuring fear
of cancer recurrence. Supportive Care in Cancer, 24(1), pp. 1-3.
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approaches and is associated with disease burden, tangible social support, and high selfperceived burden to others. Supportive Care in Cancer, 24(1), pp. 83-91.
Profiling the Psychological Training and Support Needs of Oncology Staff, and Evaluating
the Effectiveness of a Level 2 Psychological Support Training Program Workshop. 2015.
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Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression Are Associated With Satisfaction With Information
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Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice, 21(5), pp. 331-338 8p.
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KAMEN, C., et al, 2015. Disparities in psychological distress impacting lesbian, gay, bisexual
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LAMBERT, S.D., et al, 2015. Making sense of variations in prevalence estimates of
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MILLEGAN, J., et al, 2015. Leveraging iPads to introduce meditation and reduce distress
among cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: a promising approach. Supportive Care in
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SHELDON, L.K., et al, 2015. Patient cues and symptoms of psychosocial distress: What
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STAPLETON, S. and PATTISON, N., 2015. The lived experience of men with advanced cancer in
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THOMAS, H., et al, 2015. The effects of a palliative care program on antidepressant use and
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WADA, S., et al, 2015. The Association between Depressive Symptoms and Age in Cancer
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Quality of Life
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AL-BATRAN, S.-., et al, 2015. The impact of docetaxel-related toxicities on health-related
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that of the general population? An italian study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 23(9), pp. 26632668.
CALLAHAN C and BRINTZENHOFESZOC K, 2015. Financial Quality of Life for Patients With
Cancer: An Exploratory Study. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 33(4), pp. 377-394.
FITENI, F., et al, 2015. Health-related quality-of-life as co-primary endpoint in randomized
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KAUFMANN A, et al, 2015. Quality of life in very elderly radiotherapy patients: a prospective
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SCHANDELMAIER, S., et al, 2015. Planning and reporting of quality-of-life outcomes in
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Sex & Fertility Issues
BANERJEE, R. and TSIAPALI, E., 2016. Occurrence and recall rates of fertility discussions with
young breast cancer patients. Supportive Care in Cancer, 24(1), pp. 163-171.
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Cotreatment During Chemotherapy May
Increase Pregnancy Rate in Survivors. 2015. Oncologist, 20(11), pp. 1283-1289 7p.
Predictors of Sexual Adjustment in Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy. 2015. Journal
of Psychosocial Oncology, 33(5), pp. 488-503 16p.
Women's experiences with information provision and deciding about fertility preservation
in the Netherlands: 'satisfaction in general, but unmet needs'. 2015. Health Expectations,
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psychological outcomes among women with cancer: A systematic review. Cancer, 121(22),
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JEFFERY DD, et al, 2015. Self-Reported Sexual Function Measures Administered to Female
Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review, 2008-2014. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 33(4),
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Spiritual Issues
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Examining Forms of Spiritual Care Provided in the Advanced Cancer Setting. 2015. American
Journal of Hospice & Palliative Medicine, 32(7), pp. 750-757 8p.
Spiritual Well-Being for Increasing Life Expectancy in Palliative Radiotherapy Patients: A
Questionnaire-Based Study. 2015. Journal of Religion & Health, 54(5), pp. 1563-1572 10p.
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care opportunity. Supportive Care in Cancer, 23(7), pp. 2025-2032.
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alleviation of chemotherapy-induced mucositis. Supportive Care in Cancer, 24(1), pp. 377-385.
DE LAS PENAS, R., et al, 2016. SIADH-related hyponatremia in hospital day care units:
clinical experience and management with tolvaptan. Supportive Care in Cancer, 24(1), pp.
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LINK, H., et al, 2016. Adherence to granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) guidelines
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