Parecoxib
Parecoxib is an injectable, nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drug and COX-2 inhibitor. Parecoxib has been studied for its effectiveness in managing acute pain in people with cancer.
Paravertebral Block
Paravertebral block is done by injection of a local anesthetic into the paravertebral space, adjectent to the vertebral bodies of the spine. Paravertebral block has been examined for its effectiveness in managing acute postoperative pain and other symptoms in patients undergoing surgery for cancer.
Palmitoylethanolamide
Palmitoylethanolamide is a fatty acid compound that may inhibit the release of pro-inflammatory mediating compounds from mast cells. This endogenous substance has been associated with effects on neuroinflammation and reduction in neuropathic pain syndromes in some clinical conditions. Palmitoylethanolamide was studied for its effect on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.
Palliative Oxygen
Palliative oxygen is the provision of oxygen therapy to individuals who do not demonstrate clinical need for oxygen by standard criteria, such as oxygen saturation or blood gas values. In palliative use, oxygen is provided solely for subjective symptom relief. Use of palliative oxygen has been evaluated in patients with cancer for relief of dyspnea.
Palliative Care Consultation
Consultation by palliative care providers has been examined for effectiveness in symptom management in patients with cancer. Palliative care generally involves focus on symptom management and holistic care. Palliative care consultation involves patient assessment and recommendations for care by individuals specialized in palliative care, but does not involve ongoing direct patient management by a palliative care service or team.
Palliative Care Advisor Services
The palliative care advisor approach was studied for effect on caregivers of patients with cancer. Care advisors worked with patients and families, in addition to specialized palliative care staff.
Palliative Care
Palliative care is the provision of service with an approach that is aimed at improving quality of life of patients and families through prevention and relief of suffering from physical, psychosocial, and spiritual distress. Palliative care, as used here, refers to ongoing patient management by healthcare providers who have expertise in this approach.
Palifermin for Patients Receiving Chemotherapy and Radiation for Head and Neck Cancer
Palifermin is a type of recombinant human cell growth factor that stimulates epithelial cell proliferation and differentiation. It also has direct cytoprotective effects. Palifermin has been studied in patients with cancer for the prevention and management of mucositis.
Palifermin with High-Dose Chemotherapy and/or Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
Palifermin is a type of recombinant human cell growth factor that stimulates epithelial cell proliferation and differentiation. It also has direct cytoprotective effects. Palifermin has been studied in patients with cancer for the prevention and management of mucositis.
Palifermin for General Oncology Patients
Palifermin is a type of recombinant human cell growth factor that stimulates epithelial cell proliferation and differentiation. It also has direct cytoprotective effects. Palifermin has been studied in patients with cancer for the prevention and management of mucositis.