Distress in patients with cancer impacts their quality of life. The National Comprehensive
Cancer Network (NCCN) created a distress thermometer and a problem checklist to aid in …

The purpose of this exploratory, secondary analysis was to compare the prevalence of
symptoms attributable to breast cancer or its treatment and to identify and describe symptom …

Researchers define self-advocacy as the ability of an individual with cancer to overcome
challenges in getting their preferences, needs, and values met. While imperative in all health …

BACKGROUND Palliative care, integrated early, may reduce symptom burden in patients
with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). However, limited information exists on timing and …

Influence of Patient and Treatment Factors on Adherence to Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy in
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Postthoracotomy pain syndrome (PTPS) is a common complication following thoracic surgery.
Most studies examining the influence of PTPS on patient-reported symptoms include few …

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to examine and compare the effects of the
first 18 months of anastrozole therapy on cognitive function in women with breast cancer. …

Bone metastases (BoM) are a significant cause of morbidity in patients with estrogen
receptor–positive (ER-positive) breast cancer; yet, characterizations of human specimens are …

Breaking negative news to patients is a common occurrence for nurse practitioners. This
difficult task requires patience and refined communication skills, and must be approached with …

BACKGROUND There is a persistent racial survival disparity between African American (AA)
and white women with breast cancer. There is evidence that symptom incidence, …