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View article: A Qualitative Study of the Knowledge of Metabolic Syndrome, Attitudes about Lifestyle Modifications, and Preferences for Lifestyle Interventions among Patients with Cancer and Metabolic Syndrome
A Qualitative Study of the Knowledge of Metabolic Syndrome, Attitudes about Lifestyle Modifications, and Preferences for Lifestyle Interventions among Patients with Cancer and Metabolic Syndrome Open
Metabolic syndrome is a group of disorders—hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, and insulin resistance—that together increase the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Although ~60% of cancer patients have metabolic syndrom…
View article: Enhancing Implementation of the I-PASS Handoff Tool Using a Provider Handoff Task Force at a Comprehensive Cancer Center
Enhancing Implementation of the I-PASS Handoff Tool Using a Provider Handoff Task Force at a Comprehensive Cancer Center Open
The implementation approach developed by the Provider Handoff Task Force led to increased use of the I-PASS EHR tool and improved safety culture survey handoff favorability.
View article: A Qualitative Study of Knowledge of Metabolic Syndrome, Attitudes about Lifestyle Modifications, and Preferences for Lifestyle Interventions among Patients with Cancer and Metabolic Syndrome
A Qualitative Study of Knowledge of Metabolic Syndrome, Attitudes about Lifestyle Modifications, and Preferences for Lifestyle Interventions among Patients with Cancer and Metabolic Syndrome Open
Background Nearly 60% of patients with cancer have metabolic syndrome, which increases the risk of mortality, but there is no clear guidance for oncology providers about its management. Here, we report on the qualitative component of a lar…
View article: Correction: Emergency management of incidental pulmonary embolism (IPE)
Correction: Emergency management of incidental pulmonary embolism (IPE) Open
View article: Introduction to practical aspects of cancer-associated thrombosis and related complications
Introduction to practical aspects of cancer-associated thrombosis and related complications Open
View article: Emergency management of incidental pulmonary embolism (IPE)
Emergency management of incidental pulmonary embolism (IPE) Open
Venous thrombo-embolic (VTE) disease is a common cause of complications in patients with cancer and is the second most common cause of death in oncology patients other than the malignant disease. Whilst symptomatic VTE comprises the majori…
View article: Telehealth cancer-related fatigue clinic model for cancer survivors: a pilot randomised controlled trial protocol (the T-CRF trial)
Telehealth cancer-related fatigue clinic model for cancer survivors: a pilot randomised controlled trial protocol (the T-CRF trial) Open
Introduction Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is one of the most common and debilitating adverse effects of cancer and its treatment reported by cancer survivors. Physical activity, psychological interventions and management of concurrent symp…
View article: Characteristics of Cancer-Related Fatigue and Concomitant Sleep Disturbance in Cancer Patients
Characteristics of Cancer-Related Fatigue and Concomitant Sleep Disturbance in Cancer Patients Open
View article: Treatment of Cancer-Associated Venous Thromboembolism with Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin or Direct Oral Anticoagulants: Patient Selection, Controversies, and Caveats
Treatment of Cancer-Associated Venous Thromboembolism with Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin or Direct Oral Anticoagulants: Patient Selection, Controversies, and Caveats Open
The treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with cancer is challenging because these patients have increased risks of both recurrent VTE and major bleeding, along with patient-specific and cancer-related factors that influenc…
View article: Emerging challenges in the evaluation of fever in cancer patients at risk of febrile neutropenia in the era of COVID-19: a MASCC position paper
Emerging challenges in the evaluation of fever in cancer patients at risk of febrile neutropenia in the era of COVID-19: a MASCC position paper Open
View article: A central role for apathy in the effectiveness of interventions for <scp>cancer‐related</scp> fatigue
A central role for apathy in the effectiveness of interventions for <span>cancer‐related</span> fatigue Open
Objective Cancer‐related fatigue (CRF) affects a substantial number of cancer patients and survivors. Recommendations for CRF treatments are largely based on results of randomized controlled trials. The interpretability of such results is …
View article: Enormous haemangioma of the liver
Enormous haemangioma of the liver Open
Haemangiomas are the most common benign tumours of the liver. Their origin lies in the proliferation of the vascular endothelium. Their growth mechanism is by dilation. They are considered giant when they exceed 5 cm at their greatest diam…
View article: An effort expenditure perspective on cancer-related fatigue
An effort expenditure perspective on cancer-related fatigue Open
View article: Meta-analysis of cardiovascular toxicity risks in cancer patients on selected targeted agents
Meta-analysis of cardiovascular toxicity risks in cancer patients on selected targeted agents Open
View article: Erratum to: The biology of cancer-related fatigue: a review of the literature
Erratum to: The biology of cancer-related fatigue: a review of the literature Open
View article: High-Dose Asian Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) for Cancer-Related Fatigue
High-Dose Asian Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) for Cancer-Related Fatigue Open
Introduction and Objective. Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is the most common and severe symptom in patients with cancer. The number and efficacy of available treatments for CRF are limited. The objective of this preliminary study was to ass…