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SUPPORTIVE CARE NEWS & FEATURES

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.

Use of Specialty Palliative Care in Patients With Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

An analysis of data from the SEER-Medicare database demonstrated the benefits of specialty palliative care over time for Medicare beneficiaries with NSCLC.

Genetic Polymorphisms: Understanding Their Relationship With Pain and Treatment in Patients With Cancer

A discussion on the genetic influence of single nucleotide polymorphisms on cancer pain and their potential to assist pain management in patients with cancer.

The Emerging Role of Supportive Oncodermatology in Multidisciplinary Cancer Care

As part of our 10-year celebration, the editors of ONA look at a subspecialty collaboration that can enhance palliative care and expand the multidisciplinary cancer care team.

Palliative Care in Phase 1 Trials is Essential for Patients and Their Caregivers

Structured palliative care can ensure these patients and their caregivers have an optimal experience that does not hinder trial outcomes.

Social Workers Are Underutilized in Oncologic Pain Management

Expertise in the use of nonpharmacologic pain management techniques and therapies allow masters-prepared social workers to be an integral member of a multidisciplinary cancer care team.