A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
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<p>Overweight and obesity are now known to increase the risk of developing several c
<p>A preliminary audit revealed that only half of GP referrals for suspected lung ca
<p>Total duct excision is a common therapeutic procedure for abnormal nipple dischar
<p>Head and neck fungating wounds are probably one of the most challenging aspects o
<p>This article outlines the management strategy for the administration of the new a
<p>This paper reports an evaluation of a community nurse education study programme o
<p>The Omnipresence of Cancer is a theory used to describe the experience of having
<p>Oesophageal cancer is an aggressive disease with the potential to metastasise ear
<p>Most patients who develop renal cell or kidney cancer can be treated with a radic
<p>Nurse-led assessment of chemotherapy-related toxicities is poorly documented.
<p>This article presents an overview of the development of a protocol to guide lung
<p>Cytotoxic chemotherapy is the primary treatment for all forms of haematological m
<p>Healthcare professionals have a duty to provide information and support to patients at all stages of their cancer journey, both to ensure that they are able to give informed consent and that they are supported and empowered to cope with their diagnosis and treatment.
<p>The role of the specialist nurse may differ between a cancer unit and a cancer centre – particularly if a sitespecific cancer service within the cancer network has been centralised to a cancer centre.
<p>A hospital palliative care team (HPCT) aims to provide specific advice, information and support for people with cancer in partnership with hospital consultants and ward teams.
<p>Brachytherapy means giving radiotherapy from the inside of the body.
<p>Patient and public involvement in the assessment of palliative care services presents unique challenges. This article reports on the use of the nominal group technique within a specialist palliative care day setting to gain the views of service users.
<p>Cancers of the immune system (lymphomas) are extremely sensitive to radiation. Medical research over the last decade has lead to the development of monoclonal antibodies that can target lymphoma cells being attached to radioactive isotopes that help destroy those cells.
