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The treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer has improved significantly in the past two decades.
Over the past decade, many novel treatments for myeloma have been developed and are now in use.
Anthracyclines are used widely as part of combination chemotherapy regimens to treat patients with early breast cancer.
This article reports on an analysis of patient and carer free-text comments received in response to the first National Mesothelioma Experience Survey conduc
Radium-223 (Ra-223) dichloride is the first bone-targeted therapy for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) with the ability to i
This article discusses the use of problem-based learning (PBL) in two advanced practice modules.
Aim To map the prevalence and type of unregistered roles that have emerged to support lung cancer nurse specialists (LCNSs), and to explore the
Aim To identify patients’ perceptions of information about prognosis and chemotherapy.
Until this year the National Cancer Peer Review Programme Manual for Cancer Services 2008 included a policy that all GPs should be informed of a new cancer
The aim of this service evaluation was to assess the value of carers receiving complementary therapies to manage anxiety and stress related to witnessing th
Radiotherapy is a widely used cancer treatment that can be used for curative and palliative intent.
The aim of this literature review was to locate the voices of people with bladder cancer and their partners, including family members and other carers, to r
Support groups often require help to perpetuate their success, keep to clear objectives and reach out to new members.
Patients with head and neck cancer are at increased risk of malnutrition. There is much debate about the optimal method of feeding.
Changes in cancer policies and professional evolution, including non-medical prescribing, have led to an increase in nurse-led clinics and developments in advanced nursing practice.
In recent decades, patients with many forms of cancer have seen dramatic improvements in survival as a result of widespread, effective screening programmes allowing for early detection in at-risk populations.
This evaluation aimed to assess the effect of an eightweek psychotherapeutic group with an existential focus for individuals who had completed cancer treatment with curative intent. Group members (n=8) and facilitators (n=2) took part in the evaluation.
The aim of this service evaluation was to establish current activity levels of lung cancer survivors and determine whether having surgery influenced the likelihood of their attending exercise classes.
