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    American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) ; 2017
    In:  Journal of Clinical Oncology Vol. 35, No. 31_suppl ( 2017-11-01), p. 100-100
    In: Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 35, No. 31_suppl ( 2017-11-01), p. 100-100
    Abstract: 100 Background: Few studies have investigated the need for nutritional support in advanced cancer patients in palliative care settings.The aim of this survey is to examine the relationship between the need for nutritional support and cancer cachexia, specific needs, perceptions, and beliefs. Methods: We conducted a questionnaire in outpatient service/palliative care teams/palliative care units. Patients were classified into two groups: 1) Non-cachexia/Pre-cachexia and 2) Cachexia/Refractory cachexia. Results: A total of 117 out of 121 patients responded (96.7%). A significant difference was observed in the need for nutritional support between the groups: Non-cachexia/Pre-cachexia (32.7%) and Cachexia/Refractory cachexia (53.6%) (p = 0.031). The specific needs of patients requiring nutritional support were nutritional counseling (93.8%), ideas to improve food intake (87.5%), oral nutritional supplements (83.0%), parenteral nutrition and hydration (77.1%), and tube feeding (22.9%). The top perceptions regarding the best time to receive nutritional support and the best medical staff to provide nutritional support were “when anorexia, weight loss, and muscle weakness become apparent” (48.6%) and “nutritional support team” (67.3%), respectively. The top three beliefs of nutritional treatments were “I do not wish to receive tube feeding” (78.6%), “parenteral nutrition and hydration are essential” (60.7%), and “parenteral hydration is essential” (59.6%). Conclusions: Patients with cancer cachexia had a greater need for nutritional support. Advanced cancer patients wished to receive nutritional support from medical staff with specific knowledge when they become unable to take sufficient nourishment orally and the negative impact of cachexia becomes apparent. Additionally, most patients wished to receive parenteral nutrition and hydration.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0732-183X , 1527-7755
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    Language: English
    Publisher: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
    Publication Date: 2017
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    American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) ; 2005
    In:  Journal of Clinical Oncology Vol. 23, No. 12 ( 2005-04-20), p. 2645-2654
    In: Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 23, No. 12 ( 2005-04-20), p. 2645-2654
    Abstract: To determine the prevalence of use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by patients with cancer in Japan, and to compare the characteristics of CAM users and CAM nonusers. Patients and Methods A questionnaire on cancer CAM and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were delivered to 6,607 patients who were treated in 16 cancer centers and 40 palliative care units. Results There were 3,461 available replies for a response rate of 52.4%. The prevalence of CAM use was 44.6% (1,382 of 3,100) in cancer patients and 25.5% (92 of 361) in noncancer patients with benign tumors. Multiple logistic regression analysis determined that history of chemotherapy, institute (palliative care units), higher education, an altered outlook on life after cancer diagnosis, primary cancer site, and younger age were strongly associated with CAM use in cancer patients. Most of the CAM users with cancer (96.2%) used products such as mushrooms, herbs, and shark cartilage. The motivation for most CAM use was recommendation from family members or friends (77.7%) rather than personal choice (23.3%). Positive effects were experienced by 24.3% of CAM users with cancer, although all of them received conventional cancer therapy concurrently. Adverse reactions were reported by 5.3% of cancer patients. CAM products were used without sufficient information by 57.3% of users with cancer and without a consultation with a doctor by 60.7% of users. Conclusion This survey revealed a high prevalence of CAM use among cancer patients, without sufficient information or consultation with their physicians. Oncologists should not ignore the CAM products used by their patients because of a lack of proven efficacy and safety.
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    ISSN: 0732-183X , 1527-7755
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    Language: English
    Publisher: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
    Publication Date: 2005
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