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View article: Quality of life and patient reported outcomes in the UK Mammo-50 randomised trial of annual versus less frequent mammographic surveillance in people with breast cancer aged 50 years and over
Quality of life and patient reported outcomes in the UK Mammo-50 randomised trial of annual versus less frequent mammographic surveillance in people with breast cancer aged 50 years and over Open
Background Mammo-50, a randomised phase III trial, demonstrated that for women aged 50 years or older and 3-years post breast cancer diagnosis, less frequent mammograms (2-yearly after conservation surgery; 3-yearly after a mastectomy) wer…
View article: Inequities and Inequalities Affecting Cancer Nursing Care for Adults in Afghanistan: “Many Patients Have Given Up Hope”
Inequities and Inequalities Affecting Cancer Nursing Care for Adults in Afghanistan: “Many Patients Have Given Up Hope” Open
Nurses globally can support colleagues in Afghanistan by listening to their needs, providing tailored educational opportunities, and advocating for change to challenging working conditions. Additional financial, humanitarian and cancer con…
View article: Risk of Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism in Patients with Cancer: An Individual Patient Data Meta-analysis and Development of a Prediction Model
Risk of Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism in Patients with Cancer: An Individual Patient Data Meta-analysis and Development of a Prediction Model Open
About 7% of patients with cancer-associated venous thromboembolism (CAT) develop a recurrence during anticoagulant treatment. Identification of high-risk patients may help guide treatment decisions. To identify clinical predictors and deve…
View article: The Need for Integration of Cervical Cancer Screening into Family Planning Services among women in Ibadan, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study
The Need for Integration of Cervical Cancer Screening into Family Planning Services among women in Ibadan, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Cervical cancer screening (CCS) access has remained a major challenge in developing countries. Integration of CCS into family planning services (FPS) is one strategy that could increase access and uptake of CCS services (CCSS). There are l…
View article: Oncology nursing in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: listening to the workforce
Oncology nursing in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: listening to the workforce Open
The perspectives of the cancer workforce in EMR both foster an appreciation of cultural diversity and provide the evidence and motivation for oncology nurses worldwide to further collaborate via global nursing organisations to strive for c…
View article: Cancer‐associated venous thrombosis in adults (second edition): A British Society for Haematology Guideline
Cancer‐associated venous thrombosis in adults (second edition): A British Society for Haematology Guideline Open
A shared decision on the most appropriate agent for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis should consider the following factors, which should be reassessed as patients continue along their cancer care pathway: risk of bleeding; tum…
View article: Oncology nursing research: a global perspective
Oncology nursing research: a global perspective Open
The specialty of oncology nursing began around the 1970s when oncology as a science became a significant practice in the clinical areas. As the practice of oncology grew in health care settings, physicians focused on providing care for ind…
View article: The HAIR-QoL measure Part 1: What are the quality of life issues for people with cancer with chemotherapy-induced alopecia?
The HAIR-QoL measure Part 1: What are the quality of life issues for people with cancer with chemotherapy-induced alopecia? Open
o Este artículo describe el desarrollo del cuestionario provisional HAIR-QoL sobre el impacto de la alopecia inducida por quimioterapia en la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud . Se han desarrollado un total de 43 ítems. Introducción…
View article: The HAIR-QoL measure Part 2: Validation of an instrument to measure of the severity and impact of chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA)
The HAIR-QoL measure Part 2: Validation of an instrument to measure of the severity and impact of chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) Open
Objetivo La alopecia inducida por quimioterapia (CIA) es uno de los efectos secundarios más comunes y angustiantes relacionados con el tratamiento del cáncer . Se han desarrollado pocas medidas de resultados informados por los pacientes (P…
View article: Diabetes specialist intervention in general practices in areas of deprivation and ethnic diversity: A qualitative evaluation (QUAL-ECLIPSE)
Diabetes specialist intervention in general practices in areas of deprivation and ethnic diversity: A qualitative evaluation (QUAL-ECLIPSE) Open
The specialist-led DIRACs were largely appreciated by study participants. These qualitative data support the trial progressing to a full-service evaluation.
View article: Boosting and broadening recruitment to UK cancer trials: towards a blueprint for action
Boosting and broadening recruitment to UK cancer trials: towards a blueprint for action Open
Recruitment and retention in cancer trials are long-standing issues, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The UK National Institute of Health Research and leading clinicians have emphasised the urgency to achieve and surpass prepandemic l…
View article: For Annals of Palliative Medicine special series—Oncology Nursing
For Annals of Palliative Medicine special series—Oncology Nursing Open
When we were asked to serve as Guest Editors for a special series focused on Oncology Nursing, we eagerly accepted opportunity.Both of us had been involved in collaborations in many corners of the world with nurses who cared for cancer pat…
View article: Exploration of the Need for Integration of Cervical Cancer Information into Postnatal Services at Primary Health Care Centers in Ibadan Nigeria
Exploration of the Need for Integration of Cervical Cancer Information into Postnatal Services at Primary Health Care Centers in Ibadan Nigeria Open
Background: Cervical cancer (CC) is a preventable disease yet it is one of the leading causes of death, especially in low-income countries. In Nigeria, information on CC is yet to be part of routine health talk at Postnatal Clinics (PNC) a…
View article: Healthcare professionals’ perspectives of the management of people with palliative care needs in the Emergency Department of a UK hospital
Healthcare professionals’ perspectives of the management of people with palliative care needs in the Emergency Department of a UK hospital Open
Background: The Emergency Department (ED) is not always the optimal place for people with palliative care needs but is the most common route for treatment when urgent care is sought. The aim of this study,’'REasons for PalLIative Care Admi…
View article: Celebrating oncology nursing: from adversity to opportunity. The Global Power of Oncology Nursing Conference held virtually on the 15th November 2022
Celebrating oncology nursing: from adversity to opportunity. The Global Power of Oncology Nursing Conference held virtually on the 15th November 2022 Open
The Global Power of Oncology Nursing held their 3rd annual conference on 'Celebrating Oncology Nursing: From Adversity to Opportunity'. The conference, held virtually, addressed three major nursing challenges: health workforce and migratio…
View article: A consensus viewpoint on the role of direct factor Xa inhibitors in the management of cancer-associated venous thromboembolism in the UK
A consensus viewpoint on the role of direct factor Xa inhibitors in the management of cancer-associated venous thromboembolism in the UK Open
Anticoagulant therapy for cancer-associated VTE patients should be carefully selected with consideration given to the relative benefits of specific drugs when individualizing care. Direct factor Xa inhibitors are typically the treatment of…
View article: Effect of mild or moderate hepatic impairment on the pharmacokinetics of risdiplam
Effect of mild or moderate hepatic impairment on the pharmacokinetics of risdiplam Open
Aim This phase I, multicentre, open‐label, nonrandomised, parallel‐group, two‐part study aimed to evaluate the effect of mild to moderate hepatic impairment on the pharmacokinetics (PK), safety and tolerability of a single oral dose of ris…
View article: Venous Thromboembolism Rate in Patients With Bladder Cancer According to the Type of Treatment: A Systematic Review
Venous Thromboembolism Rate in Patients With Bladder Cancer According to the Type of Treatment: A Systematic Review Open
Bladder cancer (BC) is classified as a high-risk tumour type for venous thromboembolism (VTE). VTE presents an extra challenge in the management of patients with cancer, given the increase in morbidity and mortality on having both conditio…
View article: Cancer Patients’ Experiences and Understanding of Venous Thromboembolism
Cancer Patients’ Experiences and Understanding of Venous Thromboembolism Open
Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE), comprising deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), presents an extra challenge in the management of patients with cancer, given the increase in morbidity and mortality in having bot…
View article: Oncology nursing in the Global South during COVID-19
Oncology nursing in the Global South during COVID-19 Open
In mid-2020, a call was made to oncology nurses in the Global South to share their experiences managing patient care during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Eighteen submissions were received from 16 countries across Latin…
View article: Non‐pharmacological supportive‐care interventions in acute myeloid leukaemia: a review of randomised controlled trials
Non‐pharmacological supportive‐care interventions in acute myeloid leukaemia: a review of randomised controlled trials Open
The curative pathway for patients with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is rigorous and characterised by intensive remission induction treatment, and frequently consolidated by allogeneic stem cell transplantation (allo-SCT).1 Adverse effects…
View article: How Well do European Patients Understand Cancer-Associated Thrombosis? A Patient Survey
How Well do European Patients Understand Cancer-Associated Thrombosis? A Patient Survey Open
Ongoing concerns regarding the morbidity and mortality from cancer-associated thrombosis led the European Cancer Patient Coalition (ECPC), the voice of cancer patients across Europe, to create a pan-European cancer-associated awareness pat…