Baseline Dysphagia May Predict Response to Treatment, Survival in Esophageal Cancer
Patients with higher dysphagia scores also experienced worse febrile neutropenia and diarrhea.
Supportive Care
Association Between Corticosteroid Exposure and Immunotherapy Outcome Identified
Patients with lung cancer who were treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors had worse outcomes if they received corticosteroids for palliative indications.
Liver Function Assessment
Child Pugh Score liver function assessment chart for cirrhosis patients.
Anticoagulant Dosing Conversions
Recommended dosing conversions for anticoagulants such as warfarin, heparin, and dabigatran.
Opioid Equianalgesic Doses
Opioid equianalgesic dosing chart used for interchanging between drug, route of administration, or both.
Managing Adverse Events in the Era of Immunotherapy
The novelty of immunotherapies means that physicians and patients lack extensive experience dealing with them.
Cancer-specific Reference Values Established for PROMIS Domains
This study’s information can inform policy issues, particularly the collection of patient-reported outcome data and its use in clinical practice.
Workplace Discrimination Still a Challenge for Patients With Cancer
Study authors suggest that oncologists and oncology providers can help design effective, personalized workplace accommodations for patients with cancer.
Clinician Communication, Perceived Burden Critical for Adherence to Oral Chemotherapy
Patients who reported better clinician communication or an improved satisfaction with their treatment were more likely to be adherent.
Interprofessional Teams To Improve Oncology Care
Interprofessional practice provides benefits to patients, team members, and the health care system, by working collaboratively to support and assist each other.
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