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The OncLive Supportive Care condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on supportive care and management of patients with cancer. This page features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on unmet needs, treatment advances, best practices, and ongoing research as it relates to supportive care for patients with cancer.

Outpatient Treatment Approved for Low-Risk Febrile Neutropenia

February 16th 2012

Outpatient management in patients with cancer who have a low risk of severe febrile neutropenia is an effective and safe option to standard inpatient treatment.

Oncofertility, Osteonecrosis Emerge as Patient Concerns

February 15th 2012

Supportive care is a crucial component of personalized oncology care.

Peripheral Neuropathy Profile More Favorable With Eribulin

February 10th 2012

Patients with metastatic breast cancer who were treated with eribulin mesylate were less likely to experience peripheral neuropathy.

Transplant Recipients Have Higher Risk of Diverse Cancers

February 8th 2012

Patients who receive a solid organ transplant have about twice the risk of developing cancer as the general population.

Mouth Care Systems Alleviate Xerostomia After Radiotherapy

January 31st 2012

Radiotherapy often results in the loss of some salivary gland function, causing hyposalivation and xerostomia.

Psychosocial Considerations in Cancer Care

January 11th 2012

Cancer treatment addresses a patient's physical health but the mental state of the patient is something that might need more than an oncologist's expertise.

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Related to Antiresorptive Therapy

January 10th 2012

Antiresorptive medicines used to reduce the loss of bone mass related to bone metastases or treatment toxicity are associated with an increased risk of ONJ.

Parents and Healthcare Workers Have Different Preferences for End-of-Life Care for Children With Cancer

January 4th 2012

Parents prefer palliative chemotherapy for their child with cancer who is not expected to survive, while healthcare workers favor supportive care.

Internet Site Helps Oncologists Bridge Patients' Knowledge Gap: An Interview with April Latrice Speed, MD

January 3rd 2012

As cancer treatments become more personalized, patients will be faced with learning complex biological concepts if they want to understand their tumors -- and their choices.

Dr. Vahdat Compares Halaven and Ixempra Neuropathy

December 22nd 2011

Dr. Linda Vahdat, from the New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Compares Halaven and Ixempra Neuropathy

Better Communication of Complex Medical Information Needed

December 20th 2011

Researchers are urging oncologists to improve the communication of complex medical information to their patients.

Dr. Bardwell Expresses the Importance of Listening

December 2nd 2011

Dr. Wayne Bardwell from UCSD Cancer Center Expresses the Importance of Listening

Dr. Fleisher Explains How Nurses Can Identify ONJ

November 16th 2011

Dr. Kenneth Fleisher from NYU College of Dentistry Explains How Nurses Can Identify osteonecrosis of the jaw.

Pain Panel Supports Expanding Use of Implanted Drug Delivery: Need for Patient Evaluation Is Stressed

November 11th 2011

A panel released guidelines to help clinicians identify patients experiencing cancer-related pain who would benefit from an implanted intrathecal (IT) drug delivery systems.

3 ASCO Updates Tackle Treatment and Supportive Care Questions

November 4th 2011

ASCO endorses a Canadian agency's outlook on ovarian ablation, chemotherapy limits for stage IV lung cancer patients, and supportive care antiemetic therapies.

Dr. Woodruff on Oncofertility Insurance Coverage

November 2nd 2011

Dr. Teresa Woodruff from Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Discusses Oncofertility Insurance Coverage

Survivorship Care Plans: Should Every Patient Have One?

October 28th 2011

The number of cancer survivors in the United States has quadrupled since 1971, making it imperative for healthcare professionals to identify and address the needs of this burgeoning population.

Metabolic Profiles: Novel Strategy May Reduce Risk of Chemotherapy Adverse Effects

October 28th 2011

One of the more unique aspects of cancer chemotherapy is the relatively frequent development of serious, even severe, adverse effects.

Treatment Ends, but the Need for Care Continues

October 27th 2011

Celebration at the end of cancer treatment is often premature.

Core Competencies for the Oncology Nurse Navigator

October 26th 2011

Increasing numbers of cancer treatment programs striving for improvements in efficiency and adherence to care look to nurses as a key element to improved patient outcomes.