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Opioids Can Be Continued in Cancer Patients Using Nonmedical Stimulants

Experts have recommended that, for patients with cancer-related pain who are using nonmedical stimulants, opioids should be continued, monitoring should be increased, and tapering should be avoided.

Antibody-Drug Conjugates Pose Risk of Ocular Adverse Effects

Pharmaceutical experts review ocular adverse effects related to antibody-drug conjugates.

Managing Ocular Side Effects of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Ocular side effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors are considered rare but may be underreported.

How Different Components of Palliative Care Services Affect End-of-Life Cancer Care

During end-of-life care, cancer patients who utilized spiritual, psychology, and social work services received different oncologic treatment.

Nurse-Led Palliative Care Boosts Advance Care Planning in Cancer Patients

A nurse-led primary palliative care intervention can improve advance care planning in patients with advanced cancer.

Improving the Rate of Serious Illness Conversations at Oncology Clinics

Researchers sought to increase the rate of serious illness conversations between clinicians and patients with cancer.

Management of Cancer Cachexia Remains a Challenge 

Though cancer cachexia has been researched extensively, it remains challenging to understand and treat.

Opioid Equivalencies and Conversions

Opioid equianalgesic dosing chart used for interchanging between drug, route of administration, or both.

Managing Cancer-Related Pain in Patients With Opioid Use Disorder

The patient’s prognosis should inform the decision to add full-agonist opioids to treatment.

Method Identifies Cancer Patients Who Benefit From Early Palliative Care

Patients who received early palliative care had improvements in symptom control and mood over time.