The thrombopoietin receptor agonists, eltrombopag and romiplostim, are second-line agents used to treat chronic immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) in adults and children. ITP is a rare autoimmune disease and hematologic disorder characterized by reduced platelet counts that can result in...

Problem Identification: Self-efficacy for symptom management plays a key role in outcomes, such as quality of life (QOL), functional status, and symptom distress, for adults with cancer. This integrative review identified and assessed evidence regarding self-efficacy for management of symptoms and...

Purpose: To identify and describe experiences of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) who have neurotoxic side effects early in the oxaliplatin treatment period, and how neurotoxicity affects their daily lives. Participants & Setting: 10 patients with stage II–III CRC were included. All were...

Background: Afatinib is an oral, irreversible ErbB family blocker indicated for first-line treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in patients with non-resistant epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations. Afatinib is also approved for the treatment of metastatic squamous...