Mental Health Bulletin, July 2008 - NHSGGC



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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 eLibrary. 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 elib.scot.nhs.uk/

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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 ……………………………………………………………………………….. 4

Exercise and Rehabilitation …………………………………………………………………………….. 4

Fatigue ………………………………………………………………………………………………………5

Nutritional Issues …………………………………………………………………………………………..5

Pain ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6

Patient Information and Education ……………………………………………………………………….7

Psychological Issues ………………………………………………………………………………………8

Quality of Life …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9

Sex and Fertility Issues ………………………………………………………………………………. 11

Spiritual Issues ………………………………………………………………………………………… 11

Symptom management ………………………………………………………………………………. 12

Compiled by:

Alison McEwan

Assistant Librarian

Level 0, Education Suite, Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, 1053 Great Western Road, Glasgow

0141 3017283, , alison.mcewan@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Communication, Decision Making & Quality of Care

Arora, N.J., Weaver, K.E. & Clayman, M.L. (2009). Physicians’ decision-making style and psychosocial outcomes among cancer survivors. Patient Education and Counseling. 77(3): 404-412.

Belkora, J.K. & Loth, M.K. (2009). Implementing decision and communication aids to facilitate patient-centered care in breast cancer: a case study. Patient Education and Counseling. 77(3): 360-368.

Constantini, A. (2009). Discussion about switch strategy in the adjuvant hormonal therapy of breast cancer: psychological aspects of physician-patient communication. Annals of Oncology. 20(10): 1647-1652.

Decker, V., Spoelstra, S. & Miezo, E. (2009). A pilot study of an automated voice response system and nursing intervention to monitor adherence to oral chemotherapy agents. Cancer Nursing. 32(6): E20.

DeMulder, P. & van Achterberg, T. (2009). Nurse-patient communication in cancer care: does responding to patient’s cues predict patient satisfaction with communication. Psycho-Oncology. 18(10): 1060-1068.

Fehlings, M., Kenny D. (2009). Decision Making in the Surgical Treatment of Cervical Spine Metastases. Spine. 34(22S) Supplement:S108-S117.

Fisher, S. & Colyer, H. (2009). Making decisions about care: what it means for hospice inpatients with terminal progressive disease. International Journal of Palliative Nursing. 15(11): 548-553.

Fukui, s., Ogawa, K. & Ohtsuka, M. (2009). Effect of communication skills training on nurses’ detection of patients’ distress and related factors after cancer diagnosis: a randomized study. Psycho-Oncology. 18(11): 1156-1164.

Harley, C., Adams, J. & Booth, L. (2009). Patient Experiences of Continuity of Cancer Care: Development of a New Medical Care Questionnaire (MCQ) for Oncology Outpatients. Value in Health. 12(8):1180-1186, November/December 2009. Published ahead of print.

Henrikson, N.B.; Ellis, W.J. & Berry, D.B. (2009). “It's not like I can change my mind later”: Reversibility and decision timing in prostate cancer treatment decision-making. Patient Education and Counselling. 77(2): 302-307.

Hui, D., Con, A. & Christie, g. (2009). Goals of care and end-of-life decision making for hospitalized patients at a Canadian Tertiary Care Cancer Centre. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 38(6): 871-881.

Katz, S.J., Hawley, S.T. & Morrow, M. (2009). Coordinating Cancer Care: Patient and Practice Management Processes Among Surgeons Who Treat Breast Cancer. Medical Care. Published ahead of print.

Kowalski, C., & Nitzsche, A. (2009). Breast cancer patients’ trust in physicians: the impact of patients’ perception of physicians’ communication behaviors and hospital organizational climate. Patient Education and Counseling. 77(3): 344-348.

Lydon, A. & Beaver, K. (2009). Routine follow-up after treatment for ovarian cancer in the United Kingdom (UK): patient and health professional views. European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 13(5): 336-343.

Maly, R.C., Liu, Y. & Kwong, E. (2009). Breast reconstruction surgery in medically underserved women with breast cancer: the role of patient-physician communication. Cancer. 115(20): 4819-4827.

Manikantan, K. & Khode, S. (2009). Making sense of post-treatment surveillance in head and neck cancer: when and what of follow up. Cancer Treatment Reviews. 35(8): 744-753.

Martinez, L.S., Schwartz, J.S. & Freres, D. (2009). Patient-clinician information engagement increases treatment decision satisfaction among cancer patients through feeling of being informed. Patient Education and Counseling. 77(3): 384-390.

Mishel, M.H., Germino, B.B. & Lin, L. (2009). Managing uncertainty about treatment decision making in early stage prostate cancer: a randomized clinical trial. Patient Education and Counseling. 77(3): 349-359.

Newton, J., Clark, R. & Ahlquist, P. (2009). Evaluation of the introduction of an advanced care plan into multiple palliative care settings. International Journal of Palliative Nursing. 15(11): 554-561.

Paul, C.L., Clinton-McHarg, T. & Sanson-Fisher, R.W. (2009). Are we there yet? The state of the evidence base for guidelines on breaking bad news to cancer patients. European Journal of Cancer. 45(17): 2960-2966.

Polly, D. Chou, D. & Sembrano, J. (2009). An Analysis of Decision Making and Treatment in Thoracolumbar Metastases. Spine. 34(22S) Supplement:S118-S127.

Quinn, G.P., Vadaparampil, S.T. & King, L. (2009). Impact of physicians’ personal discomfort and patient prognosis on discussion of fertility preservation with young cancer patients. Patient Education and Counseling. 77(3): 338-343.

Royak-Schaler, R., Gardner, L.D. & Shardell, M. (2009). Evidence-based care for breast cancer survivors: communicating the Institute of Medicine Guidelines in medical practice. Patient Education and Counseling. 77(3): 413-420.

Seow, H. & Snyder, C.F. (2009). A framework for assessing quality indicators for cancer care at the end of life. Journal of Pain and symptom Management. 38(6): 903-912.

Shields, C.G. & Coker, C.J. (2009). Patient-centered communication and prognosis discussion with cancer patients. Patient Education and Counseling. 77(3): 437-442.

Step, M., Rose, J.H. & Albert, J.M. (2009). Modeling patient-centered communication: Oncologist relational communication and patient communication involvement in breast cancer adjuvant therapy decision-making. Patient Education and Counseling. 77(3): 369-378.

Step, M. & Siminoff, L. (2009). Differences in Oncologist Communication Across Age Groups and Contributions to Adjuvant Decision Outcomes. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 57 Sup 2:s279-s282.

Sutherland, G., Hill, D. & Morland, M. (2009). Assessing the unmet supportive care needs of newly diagnosed patients with cancer. European Journal of Cancer Care. 18(6): 577-584.

Triebel, K., Martin, R. & Nabors, L.B. (2009). Medical decision-making capacity in patients with malignant glioma. Neurology. 73(24):2086-2092.

Uitterhoeve, R.; Bensing, J.; Dilven, E. (2009). Nurse-patient communication in cancer care: does responding to patients cues predict patient satisfaction with communication. Psycho-Oncology. 18(10): 1060-1068.

Van Weert, J.C.M.& Jansen, J. (2009). QUOTEchemo: A patient-centred instrument to measure quality of communication preceding chemotherapy treatment through the patient’s eyes. European Journal of Cancer. 45(17): 2967-2976.

Venetis, M.J. & Robinson, J.D. (2009). An evidence base for patient-centered cancer care: a meta-analysis of studies of ovserved communication between cancer specialists and their patients. Patient Education and Counseling. 77(3): 379-383.

Vogel, B.V., Leonart, R., & Helmes, A.W. (2009). Communication matters: the impact of communication and participation in decision making on breast cancer patients’ depression and quality of life. Patient Education and Counseling. 77(3): 391-397.

Voorhees, J., & Rietjens, J. (2009). Discussing prognosis with terminally ill cancer patients and relatives: a survey of physicians’ intentions in seven countries. Patient Education and Counseling. 77(3): 430-436.

Winterling, J., Sidenvall, B. & Glimelius, B. (2009). Expectations for the recovery period after cancer treatment – a qualitative study. European Journal of Cancer Care. 18(6): 585-593.

Zeliadt, S.B. & Ramsey, S.D. (2009). Patient Recruitment Methods to Evaluate Treatment Decision Making for Localized Prostate Cancer. American Journal of Clinical Oncology. Published ahead of print.

Complimentary Therapies

Beck, I. (2009). To find inner peace: soft massage as an established and integrated part of palliative care. International Journal of Palliative Nursing. 15(11): 541-545.

Carson, J.W., Carson, K.M. & Porter, L.S. (2009). Yoga of awareness program for menopausal symptoms in breast cancer survivors: results from a randomized trial. Supportive Care in Cancer. 17(10): 1301-1310.

Garcia, M.K., Chiang, J.S. & Cohen, L. (2009). Acupuncture for radiation-induced xerostomia in patients with cancer: a pilot study. Head and Neck. 31(10): 1360-1368.

Listing, M. (2009). Massage therapy reduces physical discomfort and improves mood disturbances in women with breast cancer. Psycho-Oncology. 18(12): 1290-1299.

Mackereth, P. & Carter, A. (2009). Complementary therapists’ training and cancer care: a multi-site study. European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 13(5): 330-335.

Sikorskii, A., Wyatt, G. & Victorson, D. (2009). Methodological Issues in Trials of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Interventions. Nursing Research. 58(6):444-451.

Stein, K. D., Kaw, C. & Crammer, C. (2009). The role of psychological functioning in the use of complementary and alternative methods among disease-free colorectal cancer survivors. Cancer. 115(18): Suppl. 4397-4408.

Vadiraja, H.S., Rao, M. & Nagarathna, R. (2009). Effects of yoga program on quality of life and affect in early breast cancer patients undergoing adjuvant radiotherapy: A randomized controlled trial. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 17(5-6): 274-280.

Exercise & Rehabilitation

Adamsen, L., Quist, M. & Andersen, C. (2009). Effect of a multimodal high intensity exercise intervention in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: randomized controlled trial. British Medical Journal. 7726: 895-898.

Blanchard, C., Stein, K. & Courneya, K. (2009). BMI, Physical Activity, and Health-Related Quality Of Life in Cancer Survivors. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Published ahead of print.

Courneya, K.S., Sellar, C.M. (2009). Randomized controlled trial of the effects of aerobic exercise on physical functioning and quality of life in lymphoma patients. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 27(27): 4605-4612.

Griffith, K., Wenzel, J. & Shang, J. (2009). Impact of a walking intervention on cardiorespiratory fitness, self-reported physical function, and pain in patients undergoing treatment for solid tumors. Cancer. 115(20): 4874-4884.

Harrison, S. & Hayes, S.C. (2010). Age-Related Differences in Exercise and Quality of Life among Breast Cancer Survivors. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 42(1):67-74.

Lowe, S.S., Watanabe, S.M. & Baracos, V.E. (2009). Associations Between Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients Receiving Palliative Care: A Pilot Survey. Journal of Pain and symptom Management. 38(5): 785-796.

Meyerhardt, J. & Giovannucci, E.L. (2009). Physical Activity and Male Colorectal Cancer Survival. Archives of Internal Medicine. 169(22):2102-2108.

Mustian, K.M. Sprod, L.K. & Palesh, O.G. (2009). Exercise for the Management of Side Effects and Quality of Life Among Cancer Survivors. Current Sports Medicine Reports. 8(6):325-330.

Sagen, A., Karsen, R. & Risberg, M.A. (2009). Physical activity for the affected limb and arm lymphedema after breast cancer surgery. A prospective, randomized controlled trial with two years follow-up. Acta Oncologica. 48(8):1102-1110.

Schootman, M., Aft, r. & Jeffe, D.B. (2009). An evaluation of lower-body functional limitations among long-term survivors of 11 different types of cancer. Cancer. 115(22): 5329-5338.

Smoot, B., Wampler, M. (2009). Breast cancer treatments and complications: implications for rehabilitation. Rehabilitation Oncology. 27(3): 16-27.

Fatigue

Lower, E.E., Fleishman, S. & Cooper, A. (2009). Efficacy of Dexmethylphenidate for the treatment of fatigue after cancer chemotherapy: a randomized clinical trial. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 38(5): 650-662.

Park, H.C., Janjan, N.A. & Mendoza, T.R. (2009). Temporal patterns of fatigue predict pathologic response in patients treated with preoperative chemoradiation therapy for rectal cancer. International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics. 75(3): 775-781.

Yavuzsen, T. Davis, M.P. & Ranganathan, V.K. (2009). Cancer-related fatigue: central or peripheral? Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 38(4): 587-596.

Nutritional Issues

Argiles, J., Busquets, S. & Toledo, M. (2009). The role of cytokines in cancer cachexia.

Current Opinion in Supportive & Palliative Care. 3(4):263-268. December 2009.

Bocio, G., Montagna, C. (2009). Upper gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with advanced cancer: relationship to nutritional and performance status. Supportive Care in Cancer. 17(10): 1317-1324.

Chasen, M.R. & Bhargava, R. (2009). A descriptive review of the factors contributing to nutritional compromise in patients with head and neck cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer. 17(11): 1345-1352.

Tian, J. (2009). Effects of nutritional and psychological status of the patients with advanced stomach cancer on physical performance status. Supportive Care in Cancer. 17(10): 1263-1268.

Yavusen, T., Walsh, D. & Davis, M.P. (2009). Components of the anorexia – cachexia syndrome: gastrointestinal symptom correlates of cancer anorexia. Supportive Care in Cancer. 17(12): 1531-1542.

Pain

Apolone, G.; Corli, O. & Negri, E. (2009). Effects of Transdermal Buprenorphine on Patients-reported Outcomes in Cancer Patients: Results From the Cancer Pain Outcome Research (CPOR) Study Group. Clinical Journal of Pain. 25(8): 671-682.

Bertsche, T., Askoxylakis, V. & Habl, G. (2009). Multidisciplinary pain management based on a computerized clinical decision support system in cancer pain patients. Pain. 147(1-3): 20-28.

Bokhari, F., Sawatzky, J.A.V. (2009). Chronic neuropathic pain in women after breast cancer treatment. Pain Management Nursing. 10(4): 197-205.

Butler, L.D., Koopman, C. & Neri, E. (2009). Effects of supportive-expressive group therapy on pain in women with metastatic breast cancer. Health Psychology. 28(5): 579-587.

Ferguson, S.E.; Malhotra, T.; Seshan, V.E. (2009). A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Patient-Controlled Epidural Analgesia to Patient-Controlled Intravenous Analgesia on Postoperative Pain Control and Recovery After Major Open Gynecologic Cancer Surgery. Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey. 64(10): 654-655.

Gagliese, L., Jovellanos, M. & Zimmermann, C. (2009). Age-related patterns in adaptation to cancer pain: a mixed-method study. Pain Medicine. 10(6): 1050-1061.

Gartner, R., Jensen, M.B. & Nielsen, J. (2009). Prevalence of and factors associated with persistent pain following breast cancer surgery. JAMA. 302(18): 1985-1992.

Jacobsen, R., Moldrup, C. (2009). Danish Pain Specialists' Rationales behind the Choice of Fentanyl Transdermal Patches and Oral Transmucosal Systems-A Delphi Study. Pain Medicine. 10(8):1442-1451.

Krajnik, M., Podolec, Z. & Siekierka, M. (2009). Morphine Inhalation by Cancer Patients: A Comparison of Different Nebulization Techniques Using Pharmacokinetic, Spirometric, and Gasometric Parameters. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 38(5): 747-757.

Lam, M., de Kler, J. & Zonnenberg, B.A. (2009). Treatment of painful bone metastases in hormone-refractory prostate cancer with zoledronic acid and samarium-153-ethylenediaminetetramethylphosphonic acid combined. Journal of Palliative Medicine. 12(7): 649-651.

Laverty, D. (2009). The assessment and management of patients with chronic cancer pain. Cancer Nursing Practice. 8(10): 17-20.

Mercadante, S. & Veruska, B. (2009). Breakthrough Pain in Advanced Cancer Patients Followed at Home: A Longitudinal Study. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 38(4): 554-560.

Mercadante, S., Porzio, g. & Ferrara, P. (2009). Low doses of transdermal buprenorphine in opioid-naïve patients with cancer pain: a 4-week, nonrandomized, open-label, uncontrolled observational study. Clinical Therapeutics. 31(10): 2134-2138.

Paiva, C., Andreoni, C. & Cunha, G. (2009). Differences among patients undergoing perineal or retropubic radical prostatectomy in pain and perioperative variables: a prospective study. BJU International. 104(9):1219-1226.

Tasmacioglu, B. & Aydinli, I. (2009). Effect of intravenous administration of paracetamol on morphine consumption in cancer pain control. Supportive Care in Cancer. 17(12): 1475-1481.

Thomas, J.R., Wallace, M.S. & Yocum, R.C. (2009). The INFUSE-Morphine Study: Use of Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase (rHuPH20) to Enhance the Absorption of Subcutaneously Administered Morphine in Patients with Advanced Illness. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 38(5): 663-672.

Tsai, S.C. & Liu, L.N. (2009). Cancer pain as the presenting problem in emergency departments: incidence and related factors. Supportive Care in Cancer. 18(1): 57-65.

Utne, I., Miaskowski, C. & Bjordal, K. (2009). Differences in the Use of Pain Coping Strategies Between Oncology Inpatients with Mild vs. Moderate to Severe Pain. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 38(5): 717-726.

Ward, S.E., Serlin, R.C. & Donovan, H.S. (2009). A randomized trial of a representational intervention for cancer pain: does targeting the dyad make a difference? Health Psychology. 28(5): 588-597.

Yildirim, Y.K. & Cicek, F. (2009). Effects of Pain Education Program on pain intensity, pain treatment satisfaction and barriers in Turkish Cancer Patients. Pain Management Nursing. 10(4): 220-228.

Patient Information & Education

Adams, E., Boulton, M. & Watson, E. (2009). The information needs of partners and family members of cancer patients: a systematic literature review. Patient Education and Counseling. 77(2): 179-186.

Bonaldi-Moore, L. (2009). Educational Program: The Nurse's Role in Educating Postmastectomy Breast Cancer Patients. Plastic Surgical Nursing. 29(4):212-219.

Bylund, C.L. & Gueguen, J.A. (2009). Cancer patients’ decisions about discussing Internet information with their doctors. Psycho-Oncology. 18(11): 1139-1146.

Carlsson, M.E. (2009). Cancer patients seeking information from sources outside the health care system: change over a decade. European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 13(4): 304-305.

Chen, Su. & Lai, Y.H. (2009). Unmet information needs and preferences in newly diagnosed and surgically treated oral cavity cancer patients. Oral Oncology. 45(11): 946-952.

Ledwick, M. (2009). The information needs of patients and carers beyond the point of care. Cancer Nursing Practice. 8(9): 14-19.

Mulhall, J.P. & Rojaz-Cruz, C. (2010) An analysis of sexual health information on radical prostatectomy websites. BJU International. 105(17):68-72.

Pothier, L. (2009). Patient-orientated web sites on laryngectomy: is their information readable? European Journal of Cancer Care. 18(6): 594-597.

Stubbings, S. & Robb, K. (2009). Development of a measurement tool to assess public awareness of cancer. British Journal of Cancer. S13-S17.

Waller, J. & Robb, K. (2009). Awareness of cancer symptoms and anticipated help seeking among ethnic minority groups in England. British Journal of Cancer. 101(Supp 2): S24-30.

Psychological Issues

Ando, N.; Iwamitsu, Y.& Kuranami, M. (2009). Psychological characteristics and subjective symptoms as determinants of psychological distress in patients prior to breast cancer diagnosis. Supportive Care in Cancer. 17(11): 1361-1370.

Berger, A.M., Wielgus, K. & Hertzog, M. (2009). Patterns of circadian activity rhythms and their relationships with fatigue and anxiety/depression in women treated with breast cancer adjuvant chemotherapy. Supportive Care in Cancer. 18(1): 105-114.

Brewin, C.R. (2009). Intrusive cognitions and their appraisal in anxious cancer patients. Psycho-Oncology. 18(11): 1147-1155.

Buchanan, D., Milroy, R. & Baker, L. (2009). Perceptions of anxiety in lung cancer patients and their support network. Supportive Care in Cancer. 18(1): 29-36.

Clover, K. & Carter, G.L. (2009). Is my patient suffering clinically significant emotional distress? Demonstration of a probabilities approach to evaluating algorithms for screening for distress. Supportive Care in Cancer. 17(12): 145-1462.

Csaszar, N., Ganju, A. & Mirnics, Z S. (2009). Psychosocial Issues in the Cancer Patient.

Spine. 34(22S) Supplement:S26-S30.

Ernstmann, N. & Neumann, M. (2009). Determinants and implications of cancer patients’ psychosocial needs. Supportive Care in Cancer. 17(11): 1417-1424.

Franssen, S.J. & Lagarde, S.M. (2009). Psychological factors and preferences for communicating prognosis in esophageal cancer patients. Psycho-Oncology. 18(11): 1199-1207.

Gandubert, C., Carriere, I. & Escot, C. (2009). Onset and relapse of psychiatric disorders following early breast cancer: a case-control study. Psycho-Oncology. 18(10): 1029-1037.

Genevieve, N. & Thompson, H.M. (2009). Prognostic acceptance and the well-being of patients receiving palliative care for cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 27(34): 5757-5762.

Grulke, N. & Larbig, W. (2009). Distress in patients undergoing allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation is correlated with distress in nurses. European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 13(5): 361-367.

Hodges, L., Butrcher, I., & Kleiboer, A. (2009). Patient and general practitioner preferences for the treatment of depression in patients with cancer: how, who and where? Journal of Psychosomatic Research. 67(5): 399-402.

Hoppe, A. & Altenhoff, J. (2009). Interest in a psycho-educational group intervention among out-patients with malignant melanoma in relation to their need: which patients are like to participate? Psycho-Oncology. 18(11): 1179-1188.

Jones, G. & Browning, M. (2009). Supporting cancer patients and their carers: the contributions of art therapy and clinical psychology. International Journal of Palliative Nursing. 15(11): 562-566.

Jorgensen, I.L. & Frederiksen, K. (2009). An exploratory study of associations between illness perceptions and adjustment and changes after psychosocial rehabilitation in survivors of breast cancer. Acta Oncologica. 48(8): 1119-1127.

Kersun, L., Rourke, M. & Mickley, M. (2009). Screening for Depression and Anxiety in Adolescent Cancer Patients. Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. Published ahead of print.

Kobayashi, M., Ohno, T. & Noguchi, W. (2009). Psychological Distress and Quality of Life in Cervical Cancer Survivors After Radiotherapy: Do Treatment Modalities, Disease Stage, and Self-esteem Influence Outcomes? International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. 19(7):1264-1268.

Lengacher, C.A. & Johnson-Mallard, V. (2009). Randomized controlled trial of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for survivors of breast cancer. Psycho-Oncology. 18(12): 1261-1272.

Liao, M.N. & Chen, P.L. (2010). Effect of supportive care on the anxiety of women with suspected breast cancer. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 66(1):49-59.

Mehnert, A. & Berg, P. (2009). Fear of cancer progression and cancer-related intrusive cognitions in breast cancer survivors. Psycho-Oncology. 18(12): 1273-1280.

Moyer, A., Knapp-Oliver, S. & Sohl, S. (2009). Lessons to Be Learned From 25 Years of Research Investigating Psychosocial Interventions for Cancer Patients. Cancer Journal. 15(5):345-351.

O’Neill, S.C., Rini, C., & Goldsmith, R.E. (2009). Distress among women receiving uninformative BRCA1/2 results: 12-month outcomes. Psycho-Oncology. 18(10): 1088-1096.

Oudsten, B.L.D. & Heck, G.L. (2009). Predictors of depressive symptoms 12 months after surgical treatment of early-stage breast cancer. Psycho-Oncology. 18(11): 1230-1237.

Patel, D. (2009). Feasibility of Using Risk Factors to Screen for Psychological Disorder During Routine Breast Care Nurse Consultations. Cancer Nursing. Published ahead of print.

Pirl, W.F., Grer, J. & Temel, J.S. (2009). Major depressive disorder in long-term cancer survivors: analysis of the National Comorbidity Survey Replication. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 27(25): 4130-4134.

Ramachandra, P., Booth, S. & Pieters, K. (2009). A brief self-administered psychological intervention to improve well-being in patients with cancer: results from a feasibility study. Psycho-Oncology. 18(12): 1323-1326.

Satin, J.R., Linden, W. & Phillips, M.J. (2009). Depression as a predictor of disease progression and mortality in cancer patients: a meta-analysis. Cancer. 115(22): 5349-5361.

Steinberg, T. & Roseman, M. (2009). Prevalence of emotional distress in newly diagnosed lung cancer patients. Supportive Care in Cancer. 17(12): 1493-1498.

Van Dijk, J. (2009). Coping strategies of retinoblastoma survivors in relation to behavioural problems. Psycho-Oncology. 18(12): 1281-1289.

Wu, C.H., & Lee, H.C. (2009). Risk factors for suicide following hospital discharge among cancer patients. Psycho-Oncology. 18(10): 1038-1044.

Quality of Life

Abayomi, J., Kirwan, J. & Hackett, A. (2009). The prevalence of chronic radiation enteritis following radiotherapy for cervical or endometrial cancer and its impact on quality of life. European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 13(4): 262-267.

Boscolo-Rizzo, P. Stellin, M. & Fuson, R. (2009). Long-term quality of life after treatment for locally advanced oropharyngeal carcinoma: Surgery and postoperative radiotherapy versus concurrent chemoradiation. Oral Oncology. 45(11): 953-957.

Cella, D. (2009). Quality of life in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma: the importance of patient-reported outcomes. Cancer Treatment Reviews. 35(8): 733-737.

Goncaves, V., (2009). Long-term quality of life in gynecological cancer survivors. Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Published ahead of print.

Heutte, N. (2009). Quality of life after successful treatment of early-stage Hodgkin’s lymphoma: a 10-year follow-up of the EORTC-GELA H8 randomised controlled trial. The Lancet Oncology. 10(12): 1160-1170.

Kaya, T. & Karatepe, A. (2009). Disability and Health-Related Quality of Life after Breast Cancer Surgery: Relation to Impairments. Southern Medical Journal. Published ahead of print.

Kornblith, A.B., Huang, H.Q. & Walker, J.L. (2009). Quality of life of patients with endometrial cancer undergoing Laparoscopic International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics staging compared with laparotomy: a Gynecologic Oncology Group Study. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 27(32): 5337-5342.

Krouse, R.S., Herrington, L.J. & Grant, M. (2009). Health-related quality of life among long-term rectal cancer survivors with an ostomy: manifestations by sex. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 27(28): 4664-4670.

Le, T. Menard, C. &Samant, R. (2009). Longitudinal Assessments of Quality of Life in Endometrial Cancer Patients: Effect of Surgical Approach and Adjuvant Radiotherapy.

International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics. 75(3): 795-802.

Palme, C.E., Irish, J.C. & Gullane, P.J. (2009). Quality of life analysis in patients with anterior skull base neoplasms. Head and Neck. 31(10): 1326-1334.

Roper, K., McDermott, K. & Cooley, M. (2009). Health-Related Quality of Life in Adults With Hodgkin's Disease: The State of the Science. Cancer Nursing. 32(6):E1-E17.

Saevarsdottir, T. (2009). Quality of Life and Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression of Patients Receiving Cancer Chemotherapy: Longitudinal Study. Cancer Nursing. Published ahead of print.

Sarenmalm, E.K. & Oden, A. (2009). Changes in health-related quality of life may predict recurrent breast cancer. European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 13(5): 323-329.

Sagen, A., Karesen, R. & Sandvik, L. (2009). Changes in arm morbidities and health-related quality of life after breast cancer surgery – a five-year follow-up study. Acta Oncologica. 48(8):1111-1118.

Trask, P., Hsu, M.A. & McQuellon, R. (2009). Other Paradigms: Health-Related Quality of Life as a Measure in Cancer Treatment: Its Importance and Relevance. Cancer Journal. 15(5):435-440.

Von Gruenigen, V.E., Huang, H.Q. & Gil, K.M. (2009). Assessment of factors that contribute to decreased quality of life in gynecologic oncology group ovarian cancer trials. Cancer. 115(20): 4857-4864.

Wadasadawala, T., Budrukkar, S. & Chopra, R. (2009). Quality of life after accelerated partial breast irradiation in early breast cancer: matched pain analysis with protracted whole breast radiotherapy. Clinical Oncology. 21(9): 668-675.

Whistance, R.N., Conroy, T. & Chie, W. (2009). Clinical and psychometric validation of the EORTC QLQ-CR29 questionnaire module to assess health-related quality of life in patients with colorectal cancer. European Journal of Cancer. 45(17): 3017-3026.

Wong, J., Hird, A. & Zhang, L. (2009). Symptoms and quality of life in cancer patients with brain metastases following palliative radiotherapy. International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics. 75(4): 1125-1131.

Sex & Fertility Issues

Collin, S.M.; Metcalfe, C.; & Donovan, J.L. (2009). Associations of sexual dysfunction symptoms with PSA-detected localized and advanced prostate cancer: a case-control study nested within the UK population-based ProtecT (Prostate testing for cancer and Treatment) study. European Journal of Cancer. 45(18): 3254-3261.

Holt, E.H. (2010). Care of the pregnant thyroid cancer patient . Current Opinion in Oncology. 22(1): 1-5.

Lackner, J.E., Koller, A. & Schatzl, G. (2009). Androgen deficiency symptoms in testicular cancer survivors are associated with sexual problems but not with serum testosterone or therapy. Urology. 74(4): 825-829.

McCarthy, J., Fisseha, S. (2009). Fertility Preservation Options for Female Cancer Patients.

Postgraduate Obstetrics & Gynecology. 29(23):1-7.

Mulhall, J.P., Parker, M. & Waters, B. (2010). The timing of penile rehabilitation after bilateral nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy affects the recovery of erectile function. BJU International. 105(17):37-41.

Rippy, E.E., Karat, I.F. & Kissin, M.W. (2009). Pregnancy after breast cancer: the importance of active counseling and planning. The Breast. 18(6): 345-350.

Taira, a.V., Merrick, G.S. & Galbreath, W. (2009). Erectile function durability following permanent prostate brachytherapy. International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics. 75(3): 639-648.

Von wolff, M., Thaler, C.J. & Frambach, T. (2009). Ovarian stimulation to cryopreserve fertilized oocytes in cancer patients can be started in the luteal phase. Fertility and Sterility. 92(4): 1360-1360.

Spiritual Issues

Gall, T.L., Guirguis-Younger, M. & Charbonneau, C. (2009). The trajectory of religious coping across time in response to the diagnosis of breast cancer. Psycho-Oncology. 18(11): 1165-1178.

Gielen, J. & van den Branden, S. (2009). Religion, world view and the nurse: results of a quantitative survey among Flemish palliative care nurses. International Journal of Palliative Nursing. 15(12): 590-600.

Howsepian, B.A. & Merluzzi, T.V. (2009). Religious beliefs, social support, self-efficacy and adjustment to cancer. Psycho-Oncology. 18(10): 1069-1079.

Park, C.L. & Edmondson, D. (2009). Religiousness/spirituality and health behaviors in younger adult cancer survivors: does faith promote an healthier lifestyle? Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 32(6): 582-591.

Jukkala, A. (2009). Breast cancer survivors and fertility preservation: ethical and religious considerations. Seminars in Oncology Nursing. 25(4): 278-283.

Symptom Management

Arpornwirat, W. & Albert, I. (2009). Phase 2 Trial results with the novel Neurokinin-1 receptor Antagonist Casopitant in combination with Ondansetron and Dexamethasone for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients receiving moderately emetogenic chemotherapy. Cancer. 115(24): 5807-5816.

Bhide, S.A. & Miah, a.B. (2009). Radiation-induced Xerostomia: pathophysiology, prevention and treatment. Clinical Oncology. 21(10): 737-744.

Camburn, T. (2009). A practical approach to managing the side effects of lapatinib. Cancer Nursing Practice. 8(10): 21-27.

Chamberlain, B.H., Cross, K. & Winston, J.L. (2009). Methylnaltrexone Treatment of Opioid-Induced Constipation in Patients with Advanced Illness. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 38(5): 683-690.

Chen, S.C. (2009). Support needs of patients with oral cancer and burden to their family caregivers. Cancer Nursing. 32(6): 473-481.

Damron, B.H., Brant, J.M. & Belansky, H.B. (2009). Putting evidence into practice: prevention and management of bleeding in patients with cancer. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. 13(5): 573-584.

Dirix, P., Abbeel, S. & Vanstraelen, B. (2009). Dysphagia after chemoradiotherapy for head-and-neck squamous cell carcinoma: dose-effect relationship for the swallowing structures. International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics. 75(2): 385-392.

Eustaquio, M., Medina, J.E. & Kremple, G.A. (2009). Early oral feeding after salvage laryngectomy. Head and Neck. 31(10): 1341-1345.

Friedlander, M., Butow, P. & Stockler, M. (2009). Symptom Control in Patients With Recurrent Ovarian Cancer: Measuring the Benefit of Palliative Chemotherapy in Women With Platinum Refractory/Resistant Ovarian Cancer. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. 19(11) Suppl 2:S44-S48.

Fu, M.R. & Rosedale, M. (2009). Breast cancer survivors’ experience of lymphedema-related symptoms. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 38(6): 849-859.

Gibbins, J., McCoubrie, R. & Kendrick, A.H. (2009). Sleep-wake disturbances in patients with advanced cancer and their family carers. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 38(6): 860-870.

Hahnel, S., Behr, M. & Handel, G. (2009). Saliva substitutes for the treatment of radiation-induced xerostomia – a review. Supportive Care in Cancer. 17(11): 1331-1344.

Herrstedt, J. (2009). Phase III trial of Casopitant, a novel Neurokinin-1 Receptor Antagonist, for the Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting in patients receiving Moderately Emetogenic Chemotherapy. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 27(32): 5363-5369.

Hoskin, P.J. & Robinson, M. (2009). Effect of Epoetin Alfa on survival and cancer treatment-related anemia and fatigue in patients receiving radical radiotherapy with curative intent for head and neck cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 27(34): 5751-5756.

Jahn, P., Renz, P. & Stukenkemper, J. (2009). Reduction of chemotherapy-induced anorexia, nausea and emesis through a structured nursing intervention: a cluster-randomized multicenter trial. Supportive Care in Cancer. 17(12): 1543-1552.

Jenkins, V., Low, R. & Mitra, S. (2009). Hearing sensitivity in women following chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer: Results from a pilot study. The Breast. 18(5): 279-283.

Jeon, S. Given, C.W. & Sikorskii, A. (2009). The Utility of Screening in the Design of Trials for Symptom Management in Cancer. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 38(4): 606-614.

Katodritou, E. (2009). Update on the use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) for the management of anemia of myltiple myeloma and lymphoma. Cancer Treatment Reviews. 35(8): 738-743.

Kim, E., Jahan, T. & Aouizerat, B.E. (2009). Changes in symptom clusters in patients undergoing radiation therapy. Supportive Care in Cancer. 17(11): 1383-1392.

Koutcher, L.D., Wolden, S. & Lee, L. (2009). Severe radiation dermatitis in patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer treated with concurrent radiation and cetuximab. American Journal of Clinical Oncology. 32(5): 472-477.

Kyle, G. (2009). Methylnaltrexone: a subcutaneous treatment for opioid-induced constipation in palliative care patients. International Journal of Palliative Nursing. 15(11): 533-540.

Lorusso, V. & Spedicato, A. (2009). Single dose of palonosetron plus dexamethasone to control nausea, vomiting and to warrant an adequate food intake in patients treated with highly emetogenic chemotherapy (HEC). Preliminary results. Supportive Care in Cancer. 17(12): 1569-1474.

Maemondo, M., Masuda, N. & Sekine, I. (2009). A phase II study of palonosetron combined with dexamethasone to prevent nausea and vomiting induced by highly emetogenic chemotherapy. Annals of Oncology. 20(11): 1860-1866.

Magnusson, M., Hoglund, P. & Johansson, K. (2009). Pentoxifylline and vitamin E treatment for prevention of radiation-induced side-effects in women with breast cancer: A phase two, double-blind, placebo-controlled randomised clinical trial (Ptx-5). European Journal of Cancer. 45(14): 2488-2495.

Marr, K.A. (2009). Fungal infections in oncology patients: update on epidemiology, prevention, and treatment. Current Opinion in Oncology. Published ahead of print.

Massimino, M., Gandola, L. &Mattavelli, F. (2009). Radiation-induced thyroid changes: a retrospective and a prospective view. European Journal of Cancer. 45(14): 2546-2551.

Murphy, B.A., Beaumont, J.L. & Isitt, J. (2009). Mucositis-Related Morbidity and Resource Utilization in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy With or Without Chemotherapy. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 38(4): 522-532.

Ozturk, M, Komurcu, S. & Kilic, S. (2009). Self-reported experience of mucositis in cancer patients who underwent conditioning regimen and stem cell transplantation. Supportive Care in Cancer. 17(10): 1295-1300.

Petersen, L.J. (2009). Anticoagulation therapy for prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolic events in cancer patients: a review of current guidelines. Cancer Treatment Reviews. 35(8): 754-764.

Price, M.A., & Zachariae, R. (2009). Prevalence and predictors of insomnia in women with intensive ovarian cancer: anxiety a major factor. European Journal of Cancer. 45(18): 3262-3270.

Roila, F., Rolski, J. & Ramlau, R. (2009). Randomized, double-blind, dose-ranging trial of the oral neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist casopitant mesylate for the prevention of cisplatin-induced nausea and vomiting. Annals of Oncology. 20(11): 1867-1873.

Schulmeister, L. (2009). Granisetron Transdermal System: A new option to help prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. 9(1): 711-715.

Sieracki, R.L. & Voelz, L.M. (2009). Development and implementation of an oral care protocol for patients with cancer. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. 9(1): 718-723.

Sohl, S.J. Schnur, J.B. & Montgomery, G.H. (2009). A Meta-Analysis of the Relationship Between Response Expectancies and Cancer Treatment-Related Side Effects. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 38(5): 775-784.

Strasser, F. Müller-Käser, I. & Dietrich, D. (2009). Evaluating Cognitive, Emotional, and Physical Fatigue Domains in Daily Practice by Single-Item Questions in Patients With Advanced Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Pragmatic Study. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 38(4): 505-514.

Theberge, V., Harel, F. & Dagnault, A. (2009). Use of axillary deodorant and effect on acute skin toxicity during radiotherapy for breast cancerL a prospective randomized noninferiority trial. International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics. 75(4): 1048-1052.

Todd, M. (2009). Understanding lymphoedema in advanced disease in a palliative care setting. International Journal of Palliative Nursing. 15(10): 474-480.

Truong, P., Parhar, T. & Hart, J. (2009). Population-Based Analysis of the Frequency of Anemia and its Management Before and During Chemotherapy in Patients With Malignant Lymphoma. American Journal of Clinical Oncology. Published ahead of print.

Tsai, H.J., Hung, H.C. & Yang, J.L. (2009). Could Kinesio tape replace the bandage in decongestive lymphatic therapy for breast-cancer-related lymphedema? A pilot study. Supportive Care in Cancer. 17(11): 1353-1360.

Wilkie, D., Young, O.K. & Suarez, M.L. (2009). Extending computer technology to hospice research: interactive pentablet measurement of symptoms by hospice cancer patients in their homes. Journal of Palliative Medicine. 12(7): 599-602.

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