Objectives: To investigate the associations of primary cancer, tumor characteristics, and cancer treatment with symptom burden and functional status. Sample & Setting: 52 patients with leptomeningeal metastasis (LM) at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Methods &...

I have attended a number of conferences in the past few months that have included excellent sessions about precision medicine, targeted therapies, and personalized medicine. there terms may be confusing, and the generic names of the various drugs, not to mention the trade names, present some unique...

Objectives: To describe the prevalence, severity, and self-reported characteristics of taste alterations (TAs) induced by chemotherapy and to investigate TAs across chemotherapy regimens. Sample & Setting: 243 adult patients from five outpatient practices in Northern Italy. Methods &...

Pediatric patients undergoing treatment for oncology diagnoses are likely to experience stress, anxiety, and social isolation. One role of a pediatric oncology nurse is to incorporate play into daily hospital routines. By using medical and normative play, nurses can decrease distress and promote...