Could the impact of photobiomodulation on tumor response to radiation be effected by tumor heterogeneity?
Published in Supportive Care in Cancer
Is photobiomodulation therapy effective in reducing pain caused by toxicities related to head and neck cancer treatment?...
Published in Supportive Care in Cancer
Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) has been considered an effective method for preventing and managing certain cancer-related toxicities in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients treated with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. However, the potential effects of PBMT on pain control and analgesia resulting from these toxicities is still controversial. The ai...
Frailty and health-related quality of life in older women with breast cancer
...Published in Supportive Care in Cancer
PurposeIn older women, breast cancer and its treatment can have profound impact on their physical, mental, and social health, especially in frail patients. This study evaluated the association between frailty and long-term health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in older women undergoing breast cancer treatment.MethodsUsing the Carolina Senior Regis...
Clinical utility of portable electrophysiology to measure fatigue in treatment-naïve non-small cell lung cancer
Published in Supportive Care in Cancer
PurposeCancer-related fatigue (CRF) biology remains poorly understood. Responsible mechanisms may be central or peripheral and originate anywhere from the brain to muscle fiber. Objective measurement is complex and previously limited to specialized laboratories. Portable electroencephalography (EEG) and electromyography (EMG) may enhance objective ...
Inter-rater reliability of the Oral Assessment Guide for oral cancer patients between nurses and dental hygienists: meth...
Published in Supportive Care in Cancer
Clinical significance of weight changes at diagnosis in solid tumours
Published in Supportive Care in Cancer
PurposeWeight changes occur throughout the cancer trajectory. Most research has focused on changes during or after treatment, so clinical significance of change at diagnosis remains unclear. This study aimed to determine prevalence, predictors and prognostic significance of weight changes at diagnosis in outpatients with solid tumours presenting to...
Severely bothersome fatigue in children and adolescents with cancer and hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients
...Published in Supportive Care in Cancer
BackgroundObjectives were to describe bothersome fatigue in children with cancer and hematopoietic stem cell (HSCT) recipients and to identify factors associated with severely bothersome fatigue.MethodsWe included children ages 8–18 years treated for cancer or HSCT recipients from three groups: [1] receiving active cancer treatment and admitted to ...
Early Skeletal Muscle Loss in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Receiving Chemoradiation and Relationship to Survival
Published in Supportive Care in Cancer
PurposeSarcopenia is associated with reduced survival in cancer. Currently, data on sarcopenia at presentation and muscle loss throughout treatment are unknown in patients receiving chemoradiation therapy (CRT) for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This study evaluated skeletal muscle changes in NSCLC patients receiving CRT and relationship with ...
Documentation and incidence of late effects and screening recommendations for adolescent and young adult head and neck c...
Published in Supportive Care in Cancer
PurposeA retrospective review of adolescent and young adult (AYA) head and neck cancer (HNC) patients treated with radiation therapy (RT) at British Columbia Cancer was performed to determine the incidence of late toxicities, the documented late side effects discussed and the screening recommendations provided at the time of transfer of care to pri...
Toward the development of a comprehensive cancer experience measurement framework
Published in Supportive Care in Cancer
A diagnosis of cancer and its treatment often have a profound impact on an individual’s health-related quality of life—affecting physical, psychological, social, occupational, and financial domains. Person-centered care (PCC)—defined as a respectful, responsive, and tailored approach that meets patients’ needs, values, and preferences—is becoming a...
