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- Exercise for the management of cancer‐related fatigue in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Nov-2012
Cancer-related fatigue is recognised as an important symptom associated with cancer and its treatment. A number of studies have investigated the effects of physical activity in reducing cancer-related fatigue. This is an updated version of the original Co
- Exercise for women receiving adjuvant therapy for breast cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Sep-2008
A huge clinical research database on adjuvant cancer treatment has verified improvements in breast cancer outcomes such as recurrence and mortality rates. On the other hand, adjuvant therapy with agents such as hormone therapy, chemotherapy and radiothera
- Exercise interventions for upper-limb dysfunction due to breast cancer treatment
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-May-2010
Upper-limb dysfunction is a commonly reported side effect of treatment for breast cancer and may include decreased shoulder range of motion (the range through which a joint can be moved) (ROM) and strength, pain and lymphedema.
- Exercise interventions on health-related quality of life for cancer survivors
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Feb-2015
Cancer survivors experience numerous disease and treatment-related adverse outcomes and poorer health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Exercise interventions are hypothesized to alleviate these adverse outcomes. HRQoL and its domains are important measure
- Exercise interventions on health-related quality of life for people with cancer during active treatment
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Feb-2015
People with cancer undergoing active treatment experience numerous disease- and treatment-related adverse outcomes and poorer health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Exercise interventions are hypothesized to alleviate these adverse outcomes. HRQoL and it
- Extent of lymph node dissection for adenocarcinoma of the stomach
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Jun-2015
The impact of lymphadenectomy extent on the survival of patients with primary resectable gastric carcinoma is debated.
- First-line tandem high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation versus single high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation in multiple myeloma, a systematic review of controlled studies
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Aug-2012
Several clinical studies have compared single with tandem (also called double) autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) as first-line treatment in patients with symptomatic multiple myeloma (MM), one of the leading indications for ASCT worldwide.
- Fluid and pharmacological agents for adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Jun-2014
Adhesions are fibrin bands that are a common consequence of gynaecological surgery. They are caused by various conditions including pelvic inflammatory disease and endometriosis. Adhesions are associated with considerable co-morbidity, including pelvic pa
- Follow-up strategies for patients treated for non-metastatic colorectal cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jul-2008
It is common clinical practice to follow patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) for several years following their definitive surgery and/or adjuvant therapy. Despite this widespread practice there is considerable controversy about how often patients should
- Follow-up strategies for women treated for early breast cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Mar-2012
Follow-up examinations are commonly performed after primary treatment for women with breast cancer. They are used to detect recurrences at an early (asymptomatic) stage.
- Fully intermittent dosing with drugs for treating tuberculosis in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Oct-2008
The number of people infected with tuberculosis continues to rise worldwide. Rifampicin-containing treatment regimens can achieve high cure rates. Intermittent drug treatment delivered in the community has the potential to improve adherence to treatment.
- Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi mushroom) for cancer treatment
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-May-2012
Ganoderma lucidum is a natural medicine that is widely used and recommended by Asian physicians and naturopaths for its supporting effects on immune system. Laboratory research and a handful of preclinical trials have suggested that G. lucidum carries pro
- Gemcitabine for unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic bladder cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Mar-2011
The prognosis for unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder is poor with most patients succumbing to their disease within 2 to 3 years. Clinical management at this stage of the disease is palliative with syste
- Granulopoiesis-stimulating factors to prevent adverse effects in the treatment of malignant lymphoma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Aug-2008
Granulopoiesis-stimulating factors, such as granulocyte-colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) and granulocyte-macrophage-colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), are being used to prevent febrile neutropenia and infection in patients undergoing treatment for malig
- Green tea (Camellia sinensis) for the prevention of cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Mar-2020
This review is an update of a previously published review in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2009, Issue 3).Tea is one of the most commonly consumed beverages worldwide. Teas from the plant Camellia sinensis can be grouped into green, black a
- Haloperidol for the treatment of nausea and vomiting in palliative care patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Oct-2015
Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms in patients with terminal, incurable illnesses. Both nausea and vomiting can be distressing. Haloperidol is commonly prescribed to relieve these symptoms. This is an updated version of the original Cochrane review p
- Heparins and mechanical methods for thromboprophylaxis in colorectal surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jul-2008
Colorectal surgery implies higher risk of postoperative thromboembolic complications as deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) than general surgery. The best prophylaxis in general surgery is heparin and graded compression stockings. No
- Hepatic artery adjuvant chemotherapy for patients having resection or ablation of colorectal cancer metastatic to the liver
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Jul-2009
Colorectal cancer metastatic to the liver, when technically feasible, is resected with a moderate chance of cure. The most common site of failure after resection is within the remaining liver. With this pattern of clinical failure in mind and in order to
- Hepatic late adverse effects after antineoplastic treatment for childhood cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jan-2015
Survival rates have greatly improved as a result of more effective treatments for childhood cancer. Unfortunately the improved prognosis has resulted in the occurrence of late, treatment-related complications. Liver complications are common during and soo
- High dose chemotherapy and autologous bone marrow or stem cell transplantation versus conventional chemotherapy for women with early poor prognosis breast cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Aug-2008
Overall survival rates are disappointing for women with early poor prognosis breast cancer. Autologous transplantation of bone marrow or peripheral stem cells (in which the patient is both donor and recipient) has been considered a promising technique bec