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Lymphedema: Clinical Summary of the ONS Guidelines™ for Cancer Treatment–Related Lymphedema

Chelsea Backler
Marcia Beck
Ellen Poage
CJON 2020, 24(5), 566-570 DOI: 10.1188/20.CJON.566-570
Secondary (acquired) lymphedema is a chronic condition lacking a known cure that most commonly results from cancer treatment, particularly for breast, gynecologic, prostate, and head and neck cancers; lymphoma; and melanoma, and affects an estimated 1 in 1,000 Americans. Lymphedema is characterized...
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ONS Guidelines™ for Cancer Treatment–Related Skin Toxicity

Loretta A. Williams
Pamela K. Ginex
George L. Ebanks Jr.
Karren Ganstwig
Kathryn Ciccolini
Bernice Y. Kwong
Jeanene (Gigi) Robison
Gary Shelton
Jenna Strelo
Kathleen Wiley
Christine Maloney
Kerri A. Moriarty
Mark Vrabel
Rebecca L. Morgan
ONF 2020, 47(5), 539-556 DOI: 10.1188/20.ONF.539-556
Background: Management of cancer treatment–related skin toxicities can minimize treatment disruptions and improve patient well-being. Objectives: This guideline aims to support patients and clinicians in decisions regarding management of cancer treatment–related skin toxicities. Methods: A panel...
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Conservative Intervention Strategies for Adult Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

Lyubov Lytvyn
Dena Zeraatkar
Allison B. Anbari
Pamela K. Ginex
Michael J. Zoratti
Kacper Niburski
Behnam Sadeghirad
Madelin Siedler
Lehana Thabane
Rebecca L. Morgan
ONF 2020, 47(5), E171-E189 DOI: 10.1188/20.ONF.E171-E189
Problem Identification: The comparative effectiveness of available management options for cancer-related secondary lymphedema is unknown. Literature Search: CINAHL ® , Embase ® , and MEDLINE ® were searched for randomized trials comparing conservative treatment strategies. Data Evaluation: A...
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Guideline-Recommended Symptom Management Strategies That Cross Over Two or More Cancer Symptoms

Kristine L. Kwekkeboom
Ann Wieben
Jennifer Stevens
Lauren Tostrud
Kathleen Montgomery
ONF 2020, 47(5), 498-511 DOI: 10.1188/20.ONF.498-511
Problem Identification: Patients with cancer experience multiple symptoms, but current practice is driven by guidelines that address single symptoms. Identifying symptom management strategies recommended across two or more symptoms could relieve multiple symptoms and reduce patient burden...
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Targeted Therapy– and Chemotherapy-Associated Skin Toxicities: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Jingyi Francess Ding
Magdoleen H. Farah
Tarek Nayfeh
Konstantinos Malandris
Apostolos Manolopoulos
Pamela K. Ginex
Bashar Hasan
Hayley Dunnack
Rami Abd-Rabu
Moutie Rami Rajjoub
Larry James Prokop
Rebecca L. Morgan
M. Hassan Murad
ONF 2020, 47(5), E149-E160 DOI: 10.1188/20.ONF.E149-E160
Problem Identification: Preventing and managing skin toxicities can minimize treatment disruptions and improve well-being. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for the prevention and management of cancer treatment–related skin toxicities. Literature Search:...
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