A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
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<p>Communicating a diagnosis of lung cancer involves the delivery of highly complex
<p>This article examines the role of bisphosphonates in the management of patients w
<p>The potential for improving nurses’ communication skills is often limited by nurs
<p>Malignant fistula formation is a rare but serious and distressing sequel of cance
<p>Patient and public involvement is key to understanding how cancer services can be
<p>Whilst in the UK, there has been no shortage of breast cancer support groups for
<p>The use of chemotherapy as a treatment option has increased in recent decades and
<p>Nurse led care is expanding.
<p>This article addresses cancer care in the community, exploring the literature in
<p>Now into its fifth year, the Cancer Services Collaborative is one of the Modernis
<p>Improved treatment for childhood cancer means that more children and young adults
<p>The many facets of multiple myeloma, especially in the later stages of the illnes
<p>There is much confusion and uncertainty about resuscitation within the field of palliative care. In the past, hospices adopted a blanket ‘no resuscitation’ policy which, with the advent of the Human Rights act, is now considered unethical.
<p>One of the most difficult dilemmas facing healthcare professionals working in oncology settings is whether, when and how much to tell cancer patients about their prognosis.
<p>Play, the universal language of children, is an important child-centred communication tool and is a necessity for a sick child.
<p>Cancer patients must self report their symptoms.
<p>A Breast Cancer Care online survey shows that over 50 per cent of women with breast cancer had made changes to their diet as a result of being diagnosed, yet fewer than 5 per cent had received any dietary advice from health professionals (Breast Cancer Care 2003).
<p>A team approach to service redesign can improve the care of patients diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus who require palliation of dysphagia by the insertion of an oesophageal stent.
