| Determining issues of importance for patients with lung cancer: Results of a web-based study in 660 patients with lung cancer to enhance the content validity of quality of life (QL) instruments. |
Identifying key issues for patients with cancer is central to assessing QL and patient reported outcomes (PROs), which aids in evaluating effectiveness of treatment programs for those with the disease |
2008 Annual Meeting: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Chicago, IL |
May 30-June 3, 2008
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| Impact of mucositis on patient experience during treatment for head and neck cancer. |
To many patients, mucositis is a painful and debilitating adverse effect of cancer treatment. We studied the impact of mucositis on patients who had completed radiation therapy (RT) for head and neck (H&N) cancer using a web-based survey. |
2008 Annual Meeting: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Chicago, IL |
May 30-June 3, 2008
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| Treatment breaks due to mucositis in patients with head and neck (H&N) cancer. |
Mucositis is a primary factor limiting the dose intensity of radiation therapy (RT) in H&N cancer. Because reduced dose intensity can affect survival, we studied whether mucositis affected dose intensity in patients treated for H&N cancer. |
2008 Annual Meeting: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Chicago, IL |
May 30-June 3, 2008
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| Do people of different ethnic backgrounds view clinical trial participation differently? |
An examination of the influence of patient race and ethnicity on expressed interest in learning about cancer clinical trials |
Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology Volume 134, Number 1/January 2008 |
January 2008 |
| What are the most common health concerns among men with advanced prostate cancer? |
Maintaining Quality of Life Is Prostate Cancer Patients' Top Concern |
The Oncology Report, Fall 2007 - The comprehensive reports form the 43rd annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology |
Fall 2007 |
| The FRESH START trial tested the efficacy of sequentially tailored versus standardized mailed materials on improving cancer survivors' diet and exercise behaviors. |
Main Outcomes of the FRESH START Trial: A Sequentially Tailored, Diet and Exercise Mailed Print Intervention Among Breast and Prostate Cancer Survivors |
Journal of Clinical Oncology, pp. 2709-2718 Vol 25, No 19 |
July 1, 2007 |
Study shows online education boosts understanding and compliance
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American Heart Association Survey (May 2007) - Importance of Heart Profilers in Managing Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure |
American Heart Association’s 8th Scientific Forum on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research in Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke |
May 11, 2007 |
Editorial perspective: patients who seek treatment-related data from the Internet are interested in seeking or continuing active treatment.
To view the article online click on the link above. When the magazine finishes loading, click on the "Content" tab at the top of the page to open the table of contents. Locate the article Replacing the Patient-Physician Relationship on page 24 and click to open. |
Replacing the Patient-Physician Relationship: The Internet's Chokehold on Information |
OncNG, Oncology Net Guide, pg. 24-25 |
May 2007 |
| Is there a difference in interest in learning about clinical trials between cancer and heart failure patients? |
Cancer versus Heart Failure Patient Self-declared Potential Interest in Clinical Trials |
Current Oncology Reports: 2007;9:1-5 |
January 2007 |
| Are patients interested in learning about clinical trials? |
Influence of Tumor Type, Disease Status, and Patient Age on Self-Reported Interest Regarding Participation in Cancer Clinical Trials |
CANCER: Vol. 107; 4, pg. 849-853 |
August 15, 2006 |
| Do women accessing Internet information from outside the U.S. differ from American women with the same illness? |
Clinical Features of American versus Non-American Gynecologic Cancer Patients Requesting Information from a Proprietary Web-based Decision-support Program |
Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology
2006;132:439-443 |
July 2006 |
| What are the most common health concerns among men with advanced prostate cancer? |
National study of patients, caregivers and physicians reveals pain associated with advanced prostate cancer as the primary concern |
Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2006 ASCO Annual Meeting Proceedings (Post-Meeting Edition). Vol 24, No 18S June 20, 2006 Supplement |
June 20, 2006 |
| Are there distinct characteristics that may influence a cancer patient’s desire to consider entry into a clinical research study? |
Influence of Tumor Type, Disease Status, and Patient Age on Self-Reported Interest Regarding Participation in Cancer Clinical Trials |
Poster presentation, Annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Abstract #6100 |
June 2006 |
| How much do patients with lung cancer feel they need to know to make fully informed treatment decisions? |
Examining Patient Education Needs Related To Treatment of Lung Cancer: Age Related Analysis in 9 Nursing-Sensitive Patient Outcomes |
Poster presentation, Annual meeting of the Oncology Nursing Society, Abstract #965 |
May 2006 |
| What types of women with ovarian cancer use the Internet to gather and share information about their diagnoses? |
Profile of Ovarian Cancer Patients Seeking Information from a Proprietary Web-Based Decision Support Program |
Journal of Women's Health
2006;15:312-318 |
April 2006 |
| The role of the Internet in treatment decision-making among lung cancer and colon cancer patients. |
An Examination of Characteristics of Lung and Colon Cancer Patients Participating in a Web-based Decision Support Program |
Oncology
2005;69:311-316 |
November 16, 2005 |
| Integrating Internet into a physician practice. |
Using the Internet to Improve the Patient-Physician Consultation |
Hematology & Oncology News & Issues
Reposted with permission from Hematology & Oncology News & Issues. All rights reserved. www.HONIonline.com. |
August 2005 |
| Using a new online tool for searching clinical literature relevant to a specific patient case. |
Virtual Patient Searching Oncology Literature |
Hematology & Oncology News & Issues
Reposted with permission from Hematology & Oncology News & Issues. All rights reserved. www.HONIonline.com. |
July 2005 |
| How well informed do lung cancer patients feel at the time of making treatment decisions? |
Lung Cancer Patient's Perceptions of their Awareness of Treatment Options, Self-Assessment of Knowledge Level and Level of Satisfaction with Pretreatment Education |
Poster presentation, Annual meeting of the Oncology Nursing Society, Abstract #213 |
April 2005 |
| What types of women with ovarian cancer use the Internet to gather and share information about their diagnoses? |
Profile of Ovarian Cancer Patients Seeking Information from a Proprietary Web-Based Decision Support Program |
Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2005 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting Proceedings. Vol 23, No 16S (June 1 Supplement), 2005: 5135 |
June 2005 |
| Exploring new horizons in online nursing. |
Creating Web-based Patient Education - An Oncology Nurse's Experience |
Puget Sound Quarterly of the Oncology Nursing Society |
January 2005 |
| The risk of jawbone loss associated with two drugs used in treatment of myeloma. |
Osteonecrosis of the Jaws in Myeloma: Time Dependent Correlation with Aredia® and Zometa® Use |
Oral presentation, Annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology, Abstract #756 |
December 7, 2004 |
| Using a new online tool for searching clinical literature relevant to a specific patient case. |
Web Site Makes Searching for Specific Patient Cases Easier |
The Student Voice, the e-newsletter of the Oncology Nursing Society |
November 2004 |
| Income factors in treatment decisions among prostate cancer patients. |
The Effect of Income on Prostate Cancer Patient's Satisfaction Awareness and Discussion Levels of Treatment Options |
Poster presentation, Annual meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, Abstract #2387 |
October 2004 |
| What to look for in terms of finding accurate, reliable, heart condition information on the Internet that you can confidently recommend to heart patients. |
Lessons Learned: What to Know Before Referring Patients to Online Heart Resources |
Council Connections: A Quarterly Communication of the AHA/ASA, Vol. 2, No. 2, pages 24-27 |
Summer 2004 |
| Online treatment decision tools for heart patients. |
Online Program Aids Heart Patients and Their Doctors |
Circulation |
October 29, 2002 |
| Consumers trying to make health care decisions may benefit from current Web-based decision-support tools. |
A Review of Features in Internet Consumer Health Decision-support Tools |
Journal of Medical Internet Research: Volume 4, Issue 2, Article e11 |
June, 2002 |
