Neutropenic sepsis: prevention, identification and treatment
Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia may result in significant physical, social and emotional...
27 Apr 2016
chemotherapy
Nurse seeks 101 Dalmatians for charity walk
Jacquie Lucas plans charity dog walk to raise money for the chemotherapy unit where she works
08 Apr 2016
Tea & Chemo: Fighting Cancer, Living Life
When the author of this lovely book was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer...
10 Mar 2016
Infusion-related risks associated with chemotherapy
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the risks associated with the...
17 Feb 2016
Is venepuncture in the ipsilateral arm safe?
Surgical advances in the treatment of breast cancer have significantly reduced patient...
08 Oct 2015
Keep the focus on the patient not the process
Catherine Oakley says busy health services must avoid focusing on processes at the expense...
10 Sep 2015
RCN publishes guidance on managing fertility in men with cancer
College urges nurses to be aware of the risks to patients' fertility posed by cancer...
11 Aug 2015
Management of patients with low-risk febrile neutropenia
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in the UK advocates that patients with...
10 Jun 2015
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Stress relief techniques help cancer patients overcome fear of treatment
A study from the Christie NHS Foundation Trust shows how patients were help to manage...
14 May 2015
Management of metastatic colorectal cancer and its implications for patients and nurses
The treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer has improved significantly in...
10 Apr 2015
Inconsistent interventions for managing chemotherapy-related arm symptoms
An audit found uncertainty about appropriate intervention and self-management advice
19 Mar 2015
Management of chemotherapy-related arm symptoms in patients with breast cancer
Anthracyclines are used widely as part of combination chemotherapy regimens to treat...
11 Mar 2015
Patients’ preferences for information during chemotherapy
Aim To identify patients’ perceptions of information about prognosis and chemotherapy....
08 Dec 2014
Improvement of chemotherapy practice and quality of care
There has been increased pressure on chemotherapy day units in recent years due to a rise in...
09 Jul 2014
Observational prospective cohort study on fluid infusion rate and cisplatin-associated...
Aim To evaluate the influence of hydration infusion rate on frequency of systemic...
01 Dec 2013
Improving care and quality of life for patients with lung cancer
Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide and is associated with significant morbidity...
30 Oct 2013
Oral cancer: risk factors, treatment and nursing care
Oral cancer occurs in a range of anatomical sites within the oral cavity and pharynx....
23 Oct 2013
Control of nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy
Cytotoxic drugs are a mainstay of cancer treatment, but their unpleasant side effects,...
01 Oct 2013