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Cisplatin-Based Therapy and CINV: Optimal Antiemetics During Germ Cell Testicular Cancer Treatment

Meghan Mastrangelo
CJON 2018, 22(2), E31-E36 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.E31-E36
Background: Cisplatin-based chemotherapy regimens are the backbone of chemotherapy for germ cell testicular cancer. Cisplatin is administered for five days, causing an overlap of acute and delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). Although CINV is widely researched, studies involving...
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Testicular Cancer Awareness and Screening Practices: A Systematic Review

Mohamad M. Saab
Margaret Landers
Josephine Hegarty
ONF 2016, 43(1), E8-E23 DOI: 10.1188/16.ONF.E8-E23
Purpose/Objectives: To critically appraise empirical evidence gathered from studies that (a) explored men’s knowledge, awareness, and attitudes toward testicular cancer (TC) and its screening; (b) addressed their testicular self-examination (TSE) practice; and/or (c) highlighted barriers and...
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Chemotherapy-Induced Infertility in Patients With Testicular Cancer

Brittany R. Bradford
ONF 2012, 39(1), 27-30 DOI: 10.1188/12.ONF.27-30
A 29-year-old Caucasian married man, Mr. A, is the father of a 1-year-old daughter and is a successful tax attorney who maintains a healthy lifestyle. While performing a testicular self-examination, Mr. A noticed a small, fixed mass in his left scrotum. After medical workup, biopsy, and...
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Development and Qualitative Evaluation of a Self-Management Workshop for Testicular Cancer Survivor-Initiated Follow-Up

Faith Martin
Andrew Turner
Claire Bourne
Lynn Batehup
ONF 2013, 40(1), E14-E23 DOI: 10.1188/13.ONF.E14-E23
Purpose/Objectives : To describe the needs of testicular cancer survivors, develop a nurse-led workshop, and explore the experience of participation. Research Approach : A systematic intervention development process was used to design a self-management workshop for cancer survivors, which then was...
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