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.
Palliative Care
Management of Cancer Cachexia Remains a Challenge
Though cancer cachexia has been researched extensively, it remains challenging to understand and treat.
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.
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.
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.
Expectations for Involvement of Palliative Care Teams in Malignant Bowel Obstruction Vary Among Gynecologic Oncologists
Management of a malignant bowel obstruction in the setting of gynecologic cancer is complex and associated with multiple physical and psychosocial aspects of care.
Brokering Early Palliative Care: How Nurses Approached a Misunderstood Topic
Palliative care can be effectively introduced along with other treatments, and the combination of care improves patient symptoms and quality of life.
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