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Advances in supportive care

K Redmond1

  • 1Department of Nursing Studies, University College Dublin, Ireland.

European Journal of Cancer Care
|June 1, 1996
PubMed
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Cancer patients experience distressing symptoms like nausea and fatigue, impacting quality of life. Advances in supportive care, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods, are crucial for managing these symptoms and improving treatment adherence.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Palliative Care
  • Symptom Management

Background:

  • Cancer patients frequently suffer from distressing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, dyspnea, and pain.
  • These symptoms, along with treatment side-effects, significantly impair patients' quality of life and can lead to treatment non-adherence.
  • Nausea, vomiting, and fatigue are reported as particularly burdensome symptoms by patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical need for improved symptom management strategies in cancer care.
  • To review advances in supportive care over the past two decades.
  • To emphasize the importance of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of advancements in supportive care for cancer patients.

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  • Analysis of progress in pharmacological agents for symptom management.
  • Evaluation of non-pharmacological approaches, including patient education and complementary therapies.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant progress has been made in the general approach to symptom management.
    • New pharmacological agents have been developed to address cancer-related symptoms.
    • Non-pharmacological interventions like patient education and complementary therapies are increasingly recognized for their role.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of distressing symptoms is vital for enhancing cancer patients' quality of life.
    • Improved supportive care strategies can positively influence treatment outcomes and adherence.
    • A combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches offers a comprehensive strategy for symptom amelioration.