Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy Definition Chemotherapy is the systemic (whole body) treatment of cancer with anticancer drugs. Purpose The main purpose of chemotherapy is to kill cancer cells. It can be used as the primary form of treatment or as a supplement to other treatments. Chemotherapy is often used to treat
Early Prediction of Response to Chemotherapy in Metastatic Breast Cancer Using Sequential ^sup 18^F-FDG PET
Chemotherapy is currently the treatment of choice for patients with high-risk metastatic breast cancer. Clinical response is determined after several cycles of chemotherapy by changes in tumor size as assessed by conventional imaging procedures including CT, MRI, plain film radiography, or
A model of chemotherapy education for novice oncology nurses that supports a culture of safety.
Chemotherapy education at a mid-sized community hospital was redesigned to help novice oncology nurses improve patient safety and their own practice by implementing error prevention techniques during chemotherapy administration. Using a proactive approach with multidisciplinary participation and
Putting evidence into practice: evidence-based interventions to prevent, manage, and treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) continues to have a considerable effect on the physical and psychological well-being of patients with cancer, despite significant advances in antiemetic drugs since the 1990s. This article reviews and summarizes past and current empirical evidence
Chemotherapy-related change in cognitive function: a conceptual model.
Patients receiving chemotherapy often complain of changes in cognitive function, colloquially referred to as chemo-brain. The condition encompasses a variety of complaints, such as forgetfulness, absentmindedness, and an inability to focus when performing daily tasks. Cognitive function, in
Putting evidence into practice[R]: evidence-based interventions for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) continues to be a significant, debilitating symptom resulting from the administration of neurotoxic chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer. CIPN is an important consequence of cancer treatment because of its potential impact on physical
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Stage III Breast Cancer
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy in advanced breast cancer can potentially downstage disease prior to definitive surgery. In this study, a doxorubicin-based neoadjuvant regimen was administered to stage III breast cancer patients to assess 1) primary tumor response, 2) tumor involvement of resection
Early Prediction of Response to Chemotherapy and Survival in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Using a Novel Semiautomated 3-Dimensional Volume-Based Analysis of Serial ^sup 18^F-FDG PET Scans
The aim of chemotherapy for mesothelioma is to palliate symptoms and improve survival. Measuring response using CT is challenging because of the circumferential tumor growth pattern. This study aims to evaluate the role of serial ^sup 18^F-FDG PET in the assessment of response to chemotherapy in
A Meta-analysis of the sensitivity of various neuropsychological tests used to detect chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment in patients with breast cancer.
Impairment in cognitive function as a side effect of chemotherapy is a growing area of research as the numbers of patients with cancer who complain of difficulties in their abilities to remember, think, and concentrate increases (Brezden, Phillips, Abdolell, Bunston, & Tannock, 2000; Cole, Scialla,
Intraperitoneal chemotherapy: implications beyond ovarian cancer.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) announced in January 2006 the use of intraperitoneal (IP) combined with IV chemotherapy postoperatively as the preferred treatment method for advanced ovarian cancer. The announcement stimulated the need for oncology nurses to become familiar with IP chemotherapy
