Problem Identification: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to inform the development of guidelines on the management of radiodermatitis among patients with cancer. Literature Search: The authors updated a systematic review to include available literature published through September...

Purpose: Radiodermatitis is a side effect of radiation therapy. Evidence-based interventions to minimize severity or delay progression are important for clinical care. This guideline intends to support individuals with cancer, clinicians, and others in decisions regarding radiodermatitis treatment...

Objectives: To describe patient satisfaction with an interactive voice response (IVR) system to assess adherence and symptom management in patients newly prescribed an oral anticancer agent (OAA). Sample & Setting: Patients prescribed a new OAA were recruited from six comprehensive cancer...

Problem Identification: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to inform the development of national clinical practice guidelines on the management of cancer constipation. Literature Search: PubMed ® , Wiley Cochrane Library, and CINAHL ® were searched for studies published from May...

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect most aspects of daily life, and looking for ways to cope and adapt in this altered state is a priority. Days of unsettling changes have turned into weeks, months, and, most likely, at least a year or more until an effective vaccine is distributed worldwide...

I read with great interest the article titled “Guideline-Recommended Symptom Management Strategies That Cross Over Two or More Cancer Symptoms” by Kwekkeboom et al. (2020) in the September issue of the Oncology Nursing Forum . Their innovative work moves symptom science forward in several important...

Infusion of antineoplastic medications in nontraditional settings, including the home, is not a new concept. However, the emergence of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has accelerated conversations around ensuring that patients with cancer can continue timely cancer treatment regimens while...

Objectives: To evaluate the relationship between gender and coping strategies in patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy in outpatient settings. Sample & Setting: Women (N = 277) and men (N = 293) were recruited from two comprehensive cancer centers, one Veterans Affairs hospital, and four...

Objectives: To examine the frequency and types of preventive and self-management behaviors reported by participants, as well as report acceptability and usability data for the electronic Symptom Self-Management Training–Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) serious game. Sample &...