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Cancer Constipation: Clinical Summary of the ONS Guidelines™ for Opioid-Induced and Non–Opioid-Related Cancer Constipation

Kristine B. LeFebvre

Barbara B. Rogers

Brenda Wolles

CJON 2020, 1-4 DOI:

Constipation is a prevalent and distressing symptom affecting people with cancer. It may be a chronic condition, or it may be caused by the effects of the disease, its treatment, or the side effects of symptom management, including the use of opioids. These evidence-based guidelines can assist...

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

Chelsea Backler

Susan D. Bruce

Lauren V. Suarez

Pamela K. Ginex

CJON 2020, 1-4 DOI:

Approximately 50%–70% of patients with cancer will receive radiation therapy. Radiodermatitis is one of the most common side effects of radiation therapy, with as many as 95% of patients experiencing some degree of skin change. Radiodermatitis can cause pain, itching, and burning and potentially...

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ONS Guidelines™ for Opioid-Induced and Non–Opioid-Related Cancer Constipation

Barbara B. Rogers

Pamela K. Ginex

Allison Anbari

Brian J. Hanson

Kristine B. LeFebvre

Rachael Lopez

Deborah M. Thorpe

Brenda Wolles

Kerri A. Moriarty

Christine Maloney

Mark Vrabel

Rebecca L. Morgan

ONF 2020, 47(6), 671-691 DOI: 10.1188/20.ONF.671-691

Purpose: This evidence-based guideline intends to support clinicians, patients, and others in decisions regarding the treatment of constipation in patients with cancer. Methodologic Approach: An interprofessional panel of healthcare professionals with patient representation prioritized clinical...

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Response to “Guideline-Recommended Symptom Management Strategies That Cross Over Two or More Cancer Symptoms”

ONF 2020, 47(6), 623-624 DOI: 10.1188/20.ONF.623-624

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...

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ONS Guidelines™ for Cancer Treatment–Related Radiodermatitis

Tracy Gosselin

Pamela K. Ginex

Chelsea Backler

Susan D. Bruce

Andrea Hutton

Carol M. Marquez

Lisa A. McGee

Anne Marie Shaftic

Lauren V. Suarez

Kerri A. Moriarty

Christine Maloney

Mark Vrabel

Rebecca L. Morgan

ONF 2020, 47(6), 654-670 DOI: 10.1188/20.ONF.654-670

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...

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