Cancer nursing news
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse gets poor patient ratings for symptoms, participation and positivity
By Harriet Alexander, SMH. The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, which was built in 2013 to become…
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St Vincent’s scandal
By Nial Wheate, University of Sydney – originally published on The Conversation. (ONA Editor’s note: The final section of…
Neurofeedback reduces pain, increases quality of life for cancer patients suffering from chemotherapy-induced neuropathy
A new study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center evaluating the use…
What are the benefits and harms of cancer screening?
Screening for cancer has many obvious benefits – you’re preventing cancer or catching it early.…
Sleep disturbances in cancer patients may amplify anxiety
A study carried out by researchers from the University of Granada Department of Personality, Assessment…
Stop the clot! Just 6 extra minutes to save cancer patients
By Sarah Keenihan – The Lead. Blood clots and infections are the leading killers of patients…
Personalised anti-nausea therapy better for cancer patients
A new research study led by Dr. Mark Clemons, oncologist and associate cancer research scientist…
Car Park Chemo
By Rachel Pugh – The Guardian. The Christie’s mobile chemotherapy unit visits a different venue in Greater…
UK tests to diagnose cancer underfunded and staff overstretched
NHS services for diagnosing cancer are underfunded, understaffed, and key waiting time targets are being…
37th ANZBCTG Annual Scientific Meeting Review by Anna Fitzgerald
Perth in Western Australia was the setting for the Australia and New Zealand Breast Cancer…