Use of opioid analgesics in the treatment of cancer pain: evidence-based recommendations from the EAPC
…, L Radbruch, C Reid, P Sjogren, PC Stone… - The lancet …, 2012 - thelancet.com
Here we provide the updated version of the guidelines of the European Association for
Palliative Care (EAPC) on the use of opioids for the treatment of cancer pain. The update was …
Palliative Care (EAPC) on the use of opioids for the treatment of cancer pain. The update was …
Integration of oncology and palliative care: a Lancet Oncology Commission
…, R Pribakovic, G Rodin, P Sjøgren, P Stone… - The lancet …, 2018 - thelancet.com
Full integration of oncology and palliative care relies on the specific knowledge and skills of
two modes of care: the tumour-directed approach, the main focus of which is on treating the …
two modes of care: the tumour-directed approach, the main focus of which is on treating the …
Drug therapy for the management of cancer‐related fatigue
Background This review is an update of a previously published review in The Cochrane
Database of Systematic Reviews (Issue 1 2008). Cancer‐related fatigue (CRF) is common, …
Database of Systematic Reviews (Issue 1 2008). Cancer‐related fatigue (CRF) is common, …
Fatigue in palliative care patients—an EAPC approach
…, J Løge, S Kaasa, F Nauck, P Stone… - Palliative …, 2008 - journals.sagepub.com
Fatigue is one of the most frequent symptoms in palliative care patients, reported in .80% of
cancer patients and in up to 99% of patients following radio- or chemotherapy. Fatigue also …
cancer patients and in up to 99% of patients following radio- or chemotherapy. Fatigue also …
Predicting survival in patients with advanced disease
P Glare, C Sinclair, M Downing, P Stone… - European Journal of …, 2008 - Elsevier
Prognostication is an important clinical skill for all clinicians, particularly those clinicians
working with patients with advanced cancer. However, doctors can be hesitant about …
working with patients with advanced cancer. However, doctors can be hesitant about …
[HTML][HTML] A systematic review of predictions of survival in palliative care: how accurate are clinicians and who are the experts?
Background Prognostic accuracy in palliative care is valued by patients, carers, and healthcare
professionals. Previous reviews suggest clinicians are inaccurate at survival estimates, …
professionals. Previous reviews suggest clinicians are inaccurate at survival estimates, …
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the pharmacological treatment of cancer-related fatigue
Background Cancer-related fatigue is an important clinical problem. It is common, distressing,
and often difficult to treat. There is a role for drug treatment of cancer-related fatigue, but …
and often difficult to treat. There is a role for drug treatment of cancer-related fatigue, but …
Development of prognosis in palliative care study (PiPS) predictor models to improve prognostication in advanced cancer: prospective cohort study
Objective To develop a novel prognostic indicator for use in patients with advanced cancer
that is significantly better than clinicians’ estimates of survival. Design Prospective multicentre …
that is significantly better than clinicians’ estimates of survival. Design Prospective multicentre …
Cancer-related fatigue
Fatigue is a common symptom in patients with cancer and in disease-free survivors. It has a
significant impact on the quality of life. Although subjective fatigue is often related to …
significant impact on the quality of life. Although subjective fatigue is often related to …
Fatigue in patients with cancer
P Stone, M Richards, J Hardy - European Journal of Cancer, 1998 - Elsevier
This paper reviews current knowledge regarding cancer-related fatigue assessment,
prevalence, mechanisms and management. Most quality of life questionnaires contain at least …
prevalence, mechanisms and management. Most quality of life questionnaires contain at least …