Supportive Care

Despite progress in treating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, especially in the acute phase up to 24 hours after treatment, the condition is still one of the side effects patients fear most.

Sandra Spoelstra, PhD, RN, of the Michigan State University College of Nursing, outlines the essential and growing role of oncology nurses in helping patients with cancer to manage their oral regimens

Novel therapies have heightened the need for clinicians to be well informed on potential skin-related adverse events to help ensure that patients adhere to their regimens and complete treatment.

J. Michael Dixon, MD, describes a number of effective options for clinicians to help patients better manage menopausal symptoms in patients with breast cancer and improve their quality of life.

Fatigue in patients with advanced cancer may be alleviated by systematically managing other physical symptoms, such as pain, nausea, and lack of appetite.