AIM AND SCOPE
Supportive and Palliative Cancer Care is a peer-reviewed open access journal, international and interdisciplinary forum for practical, critical thought on supportive, palliative, complementary and integrative care.
The scope of the Journal reflects the development and expansion of palliative, supportive and complementary care in medicine.
The Journal publishes a range of papers including Original Research reports, Opinion Papers, Current Reviews, Case Reports, Guideline report, Meeting report and Correspondence regarding the supportive, palliative and complementary care of patients.
Spiritual issues are also considered.
ISSN online: 1824-6028
ISSN print: 1824-601X
VOL. 5 - 2020
Gastric cancer and nutritional support: a binomial which should become dogmatic
F. Serra, F. Lobascio, A. Pagani, E. Soresini, S. Ciani, S. Masi, S. Crotti, J. Viganò, S. Brugnatelli
Vol.5 (2020), pag. 1 - 9
VOL.4 ISSUE 3
Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neurotoxicity: Clinical Aspects and Current Therapeutic Options
N. Borsellino, A. Bilello, F. Spinnato
Vol.4 (2008), issue 3, pag. 83 - 90
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
N. Ricottone, A. D'Agostino, A. Todaro, A. Girlando
Vol.4 (2008), issue 3, pag. 75 - 81
Management of Malignant Pleural and Pericardial Effusions: Our Experience
R. Pavia, A. G. Petino, F. Tornambene, G. Messina, A. Galatà, M. Nicolosi
Vol.4 (2008), issue 3, pag. 71 - 74
Endocranial Hypertension and Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression: Diagnosis, Management and Clinical Practice Suggestions
S. Costantini, F. Trippa, E. Maranzano
Vol.4 (2008), issue 3, pag. 61 - 69
VOL.4 ISSUE 2
Toxicity of Targeted Therapy in NSCLC Management
S. Ricciardi, F. De Marinis
Vol.4 (2008), issue 2, pag. 55 - 60
Toxicities From Radiotherapy and Radio-Chemotherapy Combination: Tools for Prevention and Treatment
E. Maranzano, S. Costantini, M. L. Basagni
Vol.4 (2008), issue 2, pag. 49 - 54
Combined Modality Treatment in Clinical Stage IIIA Non Small Cell Lung Cancer: When, How, Whom
G. Antonelli, D. Priolo, A. Santacaterina, F. Ferraù, S. Pergolizzi
Vol.4 (2008), issue 2, pag. 43 - 48
"OMICS" Sciences and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Strategies for an Unbiased Approach Aimed at Devising Tailored Targeted Therapies
P. Vigneri, C. Buscarino, N. Restuccia, G. Novello, S. Stella, R. Condorelli, G. L. Banna
Vol.4 (2008), issue 2, pag. 33 - 42
VOL.4 ISSUE 1
Cancer pain in elderly patients: our experience with oxycodone
A. Di Mari, S. Rametta Giuliano, P. Tralongo
Vol.4 (2007), issue 1, pag. 23 - 28
Cured patients for low rectal cancer: Is there any changes in quality of life and emotional disorders after the five-year follow-up point?
F. Zenasni, L. Sideris, D. Vernerey, S. Dauchy, P. Lasser, M. Di Palma, M. Pocard
Vol.4 (2007), issue 1, pag. 17 - 22
ChemoDuck: The Creation of an Educational Tool for Young Children with Cancer
M. M. Rhodes, J. Miller, L. Sipos, J. Whitlock
Vol.4 (2007), issue 1, pag. 13 - 16
Venous Thromboembolism in Cancer Patients Under Palliative Care: Retrospective Study with Lessons to the Future
T. Merminod, G. B. Zulian
Vol.4 (2007), issue 1, pag. 9 - 12
Anti-Emetics in Oncological Care: Current Status and the Impact of Newer Trials
R. J. Gralla, V. Gebbia
Vol.4 (2007), issue 1, pag. 3 - 8
VOL.3 ISSUE 3
Medical Options for Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma in the Era of Targeted Therapy
S. Bracarda, C. Caserta, V. De Angelis, M. Rossi, A. Hamzay, L. Crinò
Vol.3 (2007), issue 3, pag. 117 - 120
Chemotherapy in Non Clear Cells Renal Tumour
A. D'Angelo, M. La Greca, F. Vitale, F. Ferraù
Vol.3 (2007), issue 3, pag. 109 - 116
Medical Therapy of Renal Cancer: is there Still a Role for Chemo and or Immunotherapy?
F. Boccardo, P. Guglielmini, L. Tacchini
Vol.3 (2007), issue 3, pag. 105 - 108
Molecular-Targeted Agents for Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma: a new Strategy of Development for a New Class of Drugs
A. Morabito, M. C. Piccirillo, F. Falasconi, K. Monaco, F. Perrone
Vol.3 (2007), issue 3, pag. 99 - 104
The Role of the Urologist in the Management of Renal Cancer: Traditional Treatment and Innovations
G. Morgia, M. Madonia, G. Mucciardi, C. Magno
Vol.3 (2007), issue 3, pag. 89 - 98
VOL.3 ISSUE 2
An Ancient Doubt: is there a Role for High-Doses Chemotherapy in the Management of Breast Cancer?
S. M. L. Aversa, M. Stefani, S. Stragliotto, D. Marino, S. Cinieri, P. Pedrazzoli
Vol.3 (2006), issue 2, pag. 80 - 82
Underutilization of Palliative Care Resources for Pediatric Oncology Patients in Canada: Results of a Children's Oncology Group Palliative Medicine Committee Survey
D. L. Johnston, K. Nagel, C. O'Halloran, S. Friebert, J. M. Hilden, D. L. Friedman
Vol.3 (2006), issue 2, pag. 74 - 79
Anaemia as a Prognostic Factor in Small Cell Lung Cancer
J. Garde, C. Camps, A. Blasco, M. J. Safont, R. Sirera, C. Caballero, A. Juarez, A. Carrato
Vol.3 (2006), issue 2, pag. 68 - 73
Cancer-Associated Hypogonadism: An Under-recognized Co-morbidity
A. Di Mari, S. Rametta, P. Tralongo
Vol.3 (2006), issue 2, pag. 62 - 67
The Use of rHu-EPO for Treatment of Chemotherapy- Related Anemia in Children with Solid Tumors
A. Pavlov, E. Morshchakova, A. Beznoshchenko, V. Skobin
Vol.3 (2006), issue 2, pag. 58 - 61
Cancer-Associated Hypogonadism: An Under-recognized Co-morbidity
M. Robertson, T. Mulligan, J. Lynch
Vol.3 (2006), issue 2, pag. 48 - 57
VOL.3 ISSUE 1
Work-in-progress in Glioblastoma Treatment
R. Bordonaro, M. Reni, G. L. Banna
Vol.3 (2006), issue 1, pag. 43 - 47
A Call for Therapeutic Alliance
A. Di Mari, G. Lissandrello, D. Respini, P. Tralongo
Vol.3 (2006), issue 1, pag. 41 - 42
"An Unusual Case of Knee Swelling in a Patient with Advanced Rectal Cancer - An Entero-Urinary-Popliteal Fistula"
H. Sheikh, S. Spensley, S. O'Dwyer, W. Makin, J. Lawrance, N. Clarke, M. Saunders
Vol.3 (2006), issue 1, pag. 37 - 39
Supportive Care in a Paediatric Onco-Haematological Service: Therapeutic Patient Education and Burn-Out Prevention in Health Workers
E. Sidoti, A. Arcoleo, G. Tringali, N. A. Batista, M. C. Sonzogno
Vol.3 (2006), issue 1, pag. 29 - 35
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Effect of New Schedule of Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Alpha on Chemotherapy-Induced Anaemia in Cancer PatientsV. Leonardi, B. Ravazzolo, L. Blasi, A. Laudani, V. Palmisano, G. Savio, A. Pepe, A. Usset, B. Agostara
Vol.3 (2006), issue 1, pag. 23 - 27
Deep Vein Thrombosis Management in Women with Cancer
W. Robinson, A. Cunningham, A. Rogers
Vol.3 (2006), issue 1, pag. 19 - 22
Spirituality Correlates Positively with Higher Quality of Life and Negatively with Depression in Low Income Brazilian Cancer Patients
E. Ramos, M. S. Gonçalves, C. G. Bensi, G. Centofanti, S. Frankfurt, A. P. Garcia, N. G. Tannous, X. W. da Cunha, J.B. Garcia, A. del Giglio
Vol.3 (2006), issue 1, pag. 15 - 18
Measuring Patient and Family Satisfaction with Terminal Care: The Development and Testing of the Maastricht Instrument on Satisfaction with Terminal Care (MITTZ)
I. Proot, V. Schrijnemaekers, L. van Hoef, A. Courtens, H. Abu-Saad Huijer
Vol.3 (2006), issue 1, pag. 7 - 14
New Antiemetic Drugs
F. Roila, M. C. Garassino
Vol.3 (2006), issue 1, pag. 3 - 5
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VOL.2 ISSUE 3
TK-inhibitors in the Clinical Management of GIST. What's up, what's next?
S. Aliberti, G. Grignani, R. Bordonaro
Vol.2 (2006), issue 3, pag. 143-146
Leptomeningeal Metastases: Case Report and Indication of Current Options and Future Treatment Directions
A. Di Mari, P. Tralongo, S. Bianca, N. Borsellino, V. Gebbia, G. Mangano, M. E. Vitale, M. Mauceri
Vol.2 (2006), issue 3, pag. 135-141
The Development of a Prediction Tool for Severe Diarrhea in Patients with Colorectal Cancer, Receiving Chemotherapy
G. Dranitsaris, J. Maroun, G. Chiritescu, A. Shah, M. Thirlwell
Vol.2 (2006), issue 3, pag. 127-133
Transdermal Buprenorphine in Cancer Pain: a Renewed Therapeutic Opportunity
S. Mercadante
Vol.2 (2006), issue 3, pag. 117-122
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Stents in Gastrointestinal Tumors
F. M. Antón, J. S. Valera, S. López-Tarruella, E. S. Martín, A. R. Ollero, E. D. Rubio
Vol.2 (2005), issue 3, pag. 109-115
Cutaneous Effects of Anti-EGFR Cetuximab: Dermatological Management
S. Motta, L. L. Mancini, M. Monti
Vol.2 (2005), issue 3, pag. 105-108
Palliative Care: Views of Patients, Home Carers, and Health Professionals
H. A.-S. Huijer
Vol.2 (2005), issue 3, pag. 97-103
VOL.2 ISSUE 2
An Update on the Most Recent Clinical and Experimental Issues of Cancer-Reated Anorexia/Cachexia Syndrome
G. Mantovani
Vol.2 (2005), issue 2, pag. 87-93
Introducing the Controversy Concerning the Management of the Breaktrhrough Pain Induced by Bone Metastases
S. Mercadante, N. Cherny, F. Deconno
Vol.2 (2005), issue 2, pag. 81-86
Small Bowel Carcinoma: Two Case Reports of Duodenal Carcinoma with CT-Proven Pelvic and Peritoneal Metastasis
F. Verderame, M. Caputo, M. Accardi, F. Barbiera, D. Santangelo, G. Napoli, R. Di Leo
Vol.2 (2005), issue 2, pag. 77-79
Treatment Planning in Patients with Bone Metastases. Final Results of a Prospective Study using Pre-medication with Fentanyl to improve Irradiation Reproducibility
S. Pergolizzi, G. Iatì, A. Santacaterina, C. Palazzolo, A. Di Pietro, G. Garufi, F. Ferraù
Vol.2 (2005), issue 2, pag. 71-76
Surgical Palliation for Malignant Obstructive Jaundice: Our Experience
A. Marrazzo, L. Casà, M. David, D. Lo Gerfo, A. Noto, I. Riili, P. Taormina
Vol.2 (2005), issue 2, pag. 65-70
Spiritual Support for Palliative Care Patients - a Duty for Hospital Chaplains and/or Health Care Staff?
S. Strang, P. Strang
Vol.2 (2005), issue 2, pag. 55-64
Surgical Management of Cancer Metastatic to Bone
S. V. McGarry, C. P. Gibbs
Vol.2 (2005), issue 2, pag. 43-54
Communicating... Again and Again
J. Marcus, G. Elkins, F. Mott
Vol.2 (2005), issue 2, pag. 37-41
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VOL.2 ISSUE 1
What's New in the Use of Erythropoietic Agents in Cancer Patients? The Lesson of Rational Clinical Guidelines
L. Repetto
Vol.2 (2005), issue 1, pag. 31-33
Primary Cardiac Lymphoma with Superior Vena Cava Syndrome. A Case Report and Review of the Literature
A. D’Agostino, A. Girlando, S. Bagnato, A. Mazzola
Vol.2 (2005), issue 1, pag. 27-29
Hospitalisation: the Consciousness of Illness in the Cancer Patient’s Adaptation Process
A. Carreca, F. La Rosa, D. Bongiorno, G. Cinà, M. R. Novembre, C. Prestifilippo
Vol.2 (2005), issue 1, pag. 21-25
Trying to Listen: Needs of Patients Treated with Chemotherapy
G. S. Verdura, S. Alaimo, R. Borzì, M. Fazio, V. Scavo
Vol.2 (2005), issue 1, pag. 15-20
Gabapentin for Chemo-Induced Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy. A Pilot Study
D. Rossi, R. Ficarelli, P. Alessandroni, P. Giordani, S. Luzi Fedeli, A. Fedeli, V. Catalano, A. M. Baldelli, G. Catalano
Vol.2 (2005), issue 1, pag. 11-14
Selenium Supplementation: Protection Against Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity and Enhancement of Antitumor Activity?
M. Fakih, C. Ip, M. Reid, A. Sunga, Y. Rustum
Vol.2 (2005), issue 1, pag. 3-9
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VOL.1 ISSUE 3
Impairment of Cognitive Function and Hormonal Treatment
R. Formato, G. Nasti, G. Facchini, R. V. Iaffaioli
Vol.1 (2005), issue 3, pag. 105-107
Rare Primary Malignant Tumor of the Lung: Pulmonary Blastoma
M. Ali', R. A. Aiello, S. Bagnato, M. Chiarenza, C. Di Giovanna, A. Mazzola, M. Caruso
Vol.1 (2005), issue 3, pag. 101-104
Fatigue, Depression and Quality of Life Evaluation in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy
M. A. B. Novais, J. Glasberg, F. A. Chicoli, A. Z. Canavezzi, W. d. C. Xavier, E. S. T. Samano, M. S. Gonçalves, A. L. C. Névola, J. L. Cordeiro, A. d. Giglio
Vol.1 (2005), issue 3, pag. 95-99
The Outcome of Aggressive non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas in the Elderly when Treated in a Routinary Clinical Practice: a Mono-institutional Retrospective Analysis
R. Bordonaro, N. Restuccia, G. Novello, R. Ricotta, C. Giannitto Giorgio, C. Buscarino, C. Giubilo, F. Marletta, M. Manusia
Vol.1 (2005), issue 3, pag. 87-94
Therapeutic Patient Education: from the Cure to the Taking Care
E. Sidoti, N. A. Batista, M. C. Sonzogno, G. Tringali
Vol.1 (2005), issue 3, pag. 83-86
Metastatic Breast Cancer: Opportunities for Operative Treatment of Visceral Metastases
D. Diesing, T. Cordes, N. Fersis, K. Diedrich, M. Friedrich
Vol.1 (2005), issue 3, pag. 75-82
VOL.1 ISSUE 2
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Is Erythropoietin Treatment Always Safe and Beneficial?
M. Gebbia, M. Musso
Vol.1 (2005), issue 2, pag. 69-72
Major Issues in Oncology Nursing: How to Find an Answer to the Concerns of Cancer Patients
A. Di Maggio
Vol.1 (2005), issue 2, pag. 65-68
Long-term use of Central Venous Catheters in Medical Oncology in Tunisia
H. Boussen, M. Mtaallah, S. Khalfallah, J. BenHassouna, T. Dhieb, F. Khomsi, M. Ben Abdallah, K. Rahal
Vol.1 (2005), issue 2, pag. 59-63
Bone Metastases in Prostate Cancer: Known and Novel Targets for Palliation
M. Baweia, W. Tan
Vol.1 (2005), issue 2, pag. 47-58
VOL.1 ISSUE 1
Cognitive Function and Hormonal Treatment: Evaluation Time is Knocking at the Door
P. Tralongo, D. Respini, L. Repetto
Vol.1 (2014), issue 1, pag. 41-42 Bone Metastases and Incident Pain
S. Mercadante
Vol.1 (2014), issue 1, pag. 37-40
Clinical trial with Thalidomide in patients with tumors at different sites in progression of disease after previous treatments. Effect on clinical response and cachexia.
E. Massa, C. Madeddu, G. Gramignano, M.R. Lusso, M. Mocci, S. Perboni, E. Sanna, G. Mantovani
Vol.1 (2005), issue 1, pag. 21-28
The Humanisation of Medicine
J. L. Redrado
Vol.1 (2005), issue 1, pag. 1-6
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