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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Women With Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review

Ausanee Wanchai
Jane M. Armer
Bob R. Stewart
CJON 2010, 14(4), E45-E55 DOI: 10.1188/10.CJON.E45-E55
Patients with breast cancer use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) despite the fact that no studies have shown altered disease progression attributable to CAM use. The purpose of this systematic review is to summarize research as it relates to CAM use among women with breast cancer. Among...
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Patient Perceptions Associated With Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

Cindy Tofthagen
CJON 2010, 14(3), E22-E28 DOI: 10.1188/10.CJON.E22-E28
Peripheral neuropathies are a common side effect of certain types of chemotherapy drugs, including taxanes, platinum-based drugs, vinca alkaloids, and thalidomide. Neuropathies may last for months or years following treatment and can impact functional performance and quality of life. The purpose of...
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Infusion Reactions

Wendy H. Vogel
CJON 2010, 14(2), E10-E21 DOI: 10.1188/10.CJON.E10-E21
Many cancer therapies administered by IV infusion, including monoclonal antibodies, have the potential for infusion reactions. All infusion reactions involve the immune system; however, some (anaphylactic) are allergic in nature and usually are mediated by immunoglobulin E (lgE), whereas others (...
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To Live Until You Die

Cynthia F. Cramer
CJON 2010, 14(1), 53-56 DOI: 10.1188/10.CJON.53-56
Oncology nurses are expected to be knowledgeable in dealing with palliative care and end-of-life issues. However, patients with advanced cancer often are not offered palliative care until they are approaching the very end of their lives. Oncology nurses need to step up as patient advocates. They...
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Healthcare Literacy: Multiple Perspectives Grounded in the Experience of Mexican American Caregivers

Carolyn Spence Cagle
Jo Nell Wells
CJON 2010, 14(1), E1-E9 DOI: 10.1188/10.CJON.E1-E9
Cancer caregivers in Mexican American families experience role-related challenges influenced by limited healthcare literacy. The lack of functional health literacy becomes complex when Mexican Americans have limited English proficiency (LEP) and cultural beliefs that contrast with those of the...
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Life After Pediatric Cancer

Michelle Kolb
CJON 2009, 13(6), E30-E40 DOI: 10.1188/09.CJON.E30-E40
The increasing survival rate from pediatric cancer has been one of the greatest accomplishments in the medical world in the 20th century. However, as young adult survivors move into adulthood, they must face the long-term side effects of their treatments. For such individuals, the transition to...
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Update on Identifying and Managing Osteoporosis in Women With Breast Cancer

Deanna Sanchez Yamamoto
Pamela Hallquist Viale
CJON 2009, 13(5), E18-E29 DOI: 10.1188/09.CJON.E18-E29
Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) have become integral to the treatment of women with breast cancer and are the treatment of choice in postmenopausal women who have tumors that are estrogen receptor positive. The depletion of estrogen seen with AI therapy is significant and translates to beneficial tumor...
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Optimizing Vitamin D Status to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk: An Evidentiary Review

Guiyun Zhou
Jill Stoltzfus
Beth Ann Swan
CJON 2009, 13(4), E3-E17 DOI: 10.1188/09.CJON.E3-E17
Vitamin D deficiency is common in the general public and in patients with cancer. Optimizing vitamin D intake is increasingly recognized in cancer risk reduction, particularly in decreasing colorectal cancer risk. Therefore, summarizing the current evidence to promote best practices related to...
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Managing Toxicities Associated With Colorectal Cancer Chemotherapy and Targeted Therapy

Nina N. Grenon
Jennifer Chan
CJON 2009, 13(3), 285-296 DOI: 10.1188/09.CJON.285-296
This article will provide an overview of the principal toxicities associated with commonly used chemotherapy treatment regimens for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) and explore the role of the oncology nurse in the management of treatment-associated toxicity. Although patients with mCRC have...
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Putting Evidence Into Practice: Evidence-Based Interventions to Prevent, Manage, and Treat Chemotherapy- and Radiotherapy-Induced Diarrhea

Paula M. Muehlbauer
Deborah Thorpe
Arlene Davis
Rachael Drabot
Barbara L. Rawlings
Elizabeth Kiker
CJON 2009, 13(3), 336-341 DOI: 10.1188/09.CJON.336-341
Diarrhea is a common side effect of chemotherapy regimens, particularly fluorouracil- and irinotecan-based therapies and abdominal and pelvic radiation regimens. Diarrhea can cause depletion of fluids and electrolytes, malnutrition, dehydration, and hospitalization, all of which can lead to...
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