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<p>Oncology patients, in particular haemato-oncology patients receiving ambulatory chemotherapy, are at risk of morbidity and mortality from neutropenic sepsis and septic
<p>Treatment for breast cancer may create or exacerbate sexual problems for a variety of reasons.
<p>Cancer clinical nurse specialists develop a unique relationship with patients.
<p>Intravenous therapy can be complex, often requiring central venous access.
<p>Breast cancer accounts for 16 per cent of all cancers in females.
<p>Patient diaries have been successfully used in intensive care units (ICUs) to assist rehabilitation by addressing problems such as memory loss, nightmares and flashback
<p>A generic oral chemotherapy diary has been developed in the South West London Cancer Network in response to growing national and local concerns about the safe managemen
<p>This article discusses the development of a multidisciplinary specialist advisory clinic for post-operative breast cancer patients and its ongoing evaluation through th
<p>Experts have warned that urgent action is needed to ensure that the NHS is prepared for an expected 28 per cent increase in cancer prevalence across the UK over the nex
<p>This article describes the incidence of head and neck cancer in England and the health professional’s role in helping patients with this diagnosis to consider stopping
<p>Extravasations – pain at the intravenous site and local blistering – are caused by the leakage of fluids used in chemotherapy from blood vessels into surrounding tissue
<p>The delivery of high quality care to patients with cancer and their family and friends is a priority for healthcare teams.
<p>In June 2007, 12 research nurses involved in the clinical trials of sunitinib in the UK met to discuss the common side effects they had encountered with the drug.
<p>Until recently, the prostate biopsy, and accompanying trans-rectal ultrasound, has been the domain of senior doctors. However, there is no reason why a senior, appropriately trained nurse could not undertake this part of the diagnostic pathway.
<p>The role and function of the cancer clinical nurse specialist (CNS) has been the subject of increasing debate in recent years as NHS trusts seek to control their finances. Quantitative data on the cancer CNS workforce across England is sparse.
<p>Oesophageal cancer has a poor prognosis with an overall survival rate of approximately 10 per cent. The most debilitating and distressing symptom associated with this disease is dysphagia and, given the poor prognosis, maintaining patients’ quality of life is of prime importance.
<p>This article describes the development of a surveillance tool to monitor complications associated with Hickman and peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines, which follows an apparent increase in central venous catheter infections within the oncology department of a district ge
<p>Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the major form of liver cancer. Although it was historically rare in the UK, HCC is on the increase. Patients are often asymptomatic when they present with HCC, and treatment options are limited.
