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SUPPORTIVE CARE NEWS & FEATURES

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.

Narcotic Analgesics

A comparative chart of narcotic analgesics including formulations, strengths, and dosing intervals.

Neuropathic Pain Treatments

Chart with medications used to treat neuropathic pain, including diabetic peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, and postherpetic neuralgia.

Migraine and Headache Treatments

Adult doses for migraine and headache treatments including barbiturates, ergot alkaloids, and NSAIDs.

Opioid Equianalgesic Doses

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

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.

Association Between Perioperative Oral Care Intervention and Length of Stay After Lung Resection

A retrospective analysis demonstrated that perioperative oral care intervention may reduce postsurgical hospitalizations in patients with lung cancer.