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Approaches to the management of patients with cancer have been revolutionised by the ability to examine tumours at a genetic and molecular level and tailor
The National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death highlighted the need to improve patient outcomes and safety when undergoing chemotherapy.
The aim of this review was to synthesise and critique the evidence on patients experiencing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) and how it affec
Surgical advances in the treatment of breast cancer have significantly reduced patient morbidity; however, lymphoedema of the ipsilateral arm remains a conc
The liver is the most common site for colorectal cancer metastases.
Sexual problems are common after any cancer treatment, but particularly for gynaecological cancers.
The aim of this project was to develop a patient education resource using a tablet device to display images of a variety of breast surgical and reconstructi
The aim of this project was to conduct a needs assessment of communicating in difficult situations in level one staff working in cancer care and to implemen
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), or primary liver cancer, is a growing public health problem worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer-related death g
Changing the way people are supported after cancer treatment is a national priority to ensure they are helped to live well with and beyond the disease.
This project evaluated the acceptability and safety of using telemedicine to assess patients at home before chemotherapy prescription and administration.
A cancer diagnosis and treatment trajectory can have a significant effect not only on the patient but also on his or her family.
Aim To explore patients’ information and support needs when diagnosed with nodal relapse of melanoma, as well as their experiences of the changing nature of coping with nodal relapse.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in the UK advocates that patients with neutropenia who are at low risk of developing septic complications should be considered for management in the community rather than in hospital.
Aim To explore the education and information needs of patients taking oral anticancer medicines (OAMs) from the perspective of patients, community pharmacists and medical oncology teams.
The aim of this service evaluation was to assess the value of receiving rapid stress management techniques (RSMTs) and complementary therapy to assist with procedure-related distress experienced by people with cancer.
Facilitating access to anti-cancer treatment is an important factor in improving prognosis for many patients with lung cancer.
The treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer has improved significantly in the past two decades. Several new targeted drugs and chemotherapy agents have been approved since the late 1990s, resulting in significant improvements in overall survival.
