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Radiation Therapy: Understanding the Patient Experience

Jennifer Miller

Carol Scherbak

CJON 2021, 25(6), 717-720 DOI: 10.1188/21.CJON.717-720

Radiation therapy is used as definitive or adjuvant treatment for more than half of all people receiving cancer treatment. The process for the patient spans several months and is demanding physically, mentally, and logistically. Understanding the patient experience from start to finish is important...

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Physical Activity: A Feasibility Study on Exercise in Men Newly Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

Susan D. Bruce

Nicole Scholl

Jennifer Mulvey

Daniel Hatch

Deborah “Hutch” Allen

CJON 2021, 25(5), E50-E56 DOI: 10.1188/21.CJON.E50-E56

Background: Physical activity (PA) has been shown to improve patient-centered care for cancer-related symptoms, treatment-related side effects, and health-related quality of life. Objectives: This feasibility study aimed to explore PA preferences and changes in functional capacity and symptoms...

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Radiation-Induced Skin Dermatitis: Treatment With CamWell® Herb to Soothe® Cream in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Receiving Radiation Therapy

Emilie Cecil Pozoulakis

Zhi Cheng

Peijin Han

Harry Quon

CJON 2021, 25(4), E44-E49 DOI: 10.1188/21.CJON.E44-E49

Background: Radiation-induced skin dermatitis (RISD) is a common outcome experienced by adult patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) who have undergone radiation therapy. There is no standardized recommended agent for the prevention or management of RISD. Objectives: The primary objective of this...

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Radiation Therapy: Predictors of Nonadherence to Treatment Schedules Among Patients With Head and Neck Cancer

Jennifer Miller

Laura A. Szalacha

Susan R. Hartranft

Carmen Rodriguez

CJON 2021, 25(3), 305-313 DOI: 10.1188/21.CJON.305-313

Background: Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) often undergo a demanding treatment schedule, including radiation therapy (RT). Nonadherence to RT schedules is a documented problem among patients with HNC and can negatively affect patient outcomes. Objectives: This retrospective, descriptive...

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Feasibility of Breast Radiation Therapy Video Education Combined With Standard Radiation Therapy Education for Patients With Breast Cancer

Michelle Pembroke

Julie Bradley

Martina Mueller

Michelle Mollica

Lynne S. Nemeth

ONF 2021, 48(3), 279-290 DOI: 10.1188/21.ONF.279-290

Objectives: To determine the feasibility of incorporating a brief animated educational video shown during the radiation therapy (RT) consultation appointment for patients with breast cancer and to collect preliminary quality-of-life data. Sample & Setting: 20 participants with breast cancer...

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