References to recently published literature relating to supportive care issues in cancer as located in Pubmed and other related links. When applicable, a link to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) page has been added directly beside the entry.
Cardiopulmonary Syndromes – Dyspnea | Malignant Pleural Effusion | Malignant Pericardial Effusion | Superior Vena Cava Syndrome – NCI
Cognitive Disorders and Delirium – NCI
Exercise, Physical Activity, Lifestyle
Family Therapy > PsychINFO > CINAHL
Fever, Sweats or Hot Flashes - NCI
Gastrointestinal Complicatons – Constipation | Diarrhea | Impaction | Bowel Obstruction | Radiation Enteritis – NCI
Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer – NCI
Oral Complications of Chemotherapy and Head/Neck Radiation – NCI
Patient-Centred Care or Care Paths
Psychosocial and Social Support
Skin Effects from Radiotherapy
Social Work > PsychINFO > CINAHL
Spirituality or Religiosity - NCI
Supportive Care (general type references)
- Aboriginal Studies (Canada) > CINAHL
- Aboriginal Studies (United States) > CINAHL
Living & coping with cancer resources (information on concerns with nutrition, fatigue, lymphedema, pain, sexuality, side effects, stress, nausea & vomiting, radiation, sleep disorders etc.) See also Pubmed searches above on some of these topics:
B.C. Cancer Agency | Canadian Cancer Society | NCI | MedlinePlus
Cancer Care Ontario Program in Evidence-Based Care Evidence-Based Reports – Supportive Care
American Society of Clinical Oncology – Abstracts from ASCO meetings
