Topic Areas

Find more information on each topic listed below concerning: side effects caused by cancer, side effects of cancer treatment from The Physician Data Query (PDQ), Cancer Currents Blog Posts, Requests for Applications (RFAs), and active and/or completed grants.

Anorexia

PDQ Supportive Care Topics

• Nutrition in Cancer Care
   

Treatment Side Effects

• Appetite Loss and Cancer Treatment
   

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Cachexia

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Cardiotoxicity

See the expanded information about Cardiotoxicity here.

PDQ Supportive Care Topics

• Cardiopulmonary Syndromes
   

Cancer Currents Blog Posts

Heart Problems: Investigating the Cardiac Side Effects of Cancer Treatments
Posted: 9/21/2018

Higher Risk of Heart Failure Seen in Some Cancers
Posted:3/26/2018

 

RFAs

Improving Outcomes in Cancer Treatment-Related Cardiotoxicity

• PA-19-112 (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
• PA-19-111 (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

View the Active and/or the Completed Supportive and Palliative Care Research Grants

Caregiver Issues

PDQ Supportive Care Topics

• Communication in Cancer Care
• Family Caregivers in Cancer
• Grief, Bereavement, and Coping with Loss

Treatment Side Effects

• Support for Caregivers of Cancer Patients

Cancer Currents Blog Posts

Many Cancer Caregivers Report Feeling Unprepared for Caregiving Challenges
Date Posted: 9/27/2016

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Cognitive Dysfunction

PDQ Supportive Care Topics

• Cognitive Impairment in Adults with Non-Central Nervous System Cancers
• Delirium

Treatment Side Effects

• Delirium and Cancer Treatment
• Memory or Concentration Problems and Cancer Treatment

Cancer Currents Blog Posts

Mouse Study Links Immune Cells to Diarrhea Caused by Chemotherapy
Date Posted: 7/20/2018

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Distress/Anxiety/Depression

PDQ Supportive Care Topics

• Cancer Related Post Traumatic Stress
• Depression

Treatment Side Effects

• Feelings and Cancer

Cancer Currents Blog Posts

Tailored Psychotherapy Eases Depression in People with Advanced Cancer
Posted: 8/9/2018

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End of Life

PDQ Supportive Care Topics

• Last Days of Life
• Planning the Transition to End-of-Life Care in Advanced Cancer

Cancer Currents Blog Posts

Too Few Patients with Cancer Communicate Preferences for End-of-Life Care
Date Posted: 8/10/2015

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Fatigue

PDQ Supportive Care Topics

• Fatigue

Treatment Side Effects

• Fatigue

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Fertility

Treatment Side Effects

• Fertility Issues in Boys and Men
• Fertility Issues in Girls and Women

Cancer Currents Blog Posts

Oncofertility: Creating a Bridge Between Cancer Care and Reproductive Health
Date Posted: 12/29/2019

Targeted Cancer Drug May Also Help Protect Fertility, Study Suggests
Date Posted: 3/27/2017

Treatment Helps Preserve Fertility for Some Women with Breast Cancer
Date Posted: 3/12/2015

Gastrointestinal Toxicities

Treatment Side Effects

• Constipation and Cancer Treatment
• Diarrhea and Cancer Treatment

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Geriatrics

Cancer Currents Blog Posts

Integrating Geriatric Assessment into Cancer Care: A Conversation with Dr. Supriya Mohile
Date Posted: 9/11/2018

RFAs

Advancing the Science of Geriatric Palliative Care

• PA-18-502 (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional)
• PA-18-503 (R21 - Clinical Trial Optional)

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Hot Flashes

PDQ Supportive Care Topics

• Hot Flashes and Night Sweats

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Lymphedema

PDQ Supportive Care Topics

• Lymphedema

Treatment Side Effects

• Edema (Swelling) and Cancer Treatment
• Lymphedema and Cancer Treatment

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Medication Adherence

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Mucositis

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Multiple Symptoms

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Musculoskeletal Symptoms

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Nausea

PDQ Supportive Care Topics

• Nausea and Vomiting Related to Cancer Treatment

Treatment Side Effects

• Nausea and Vomiting in People with Cancer

Cancer Currents Blog Posts

Olanzapine Reduces Nausea and Vomiting Caused by Advanced Cancer
Date Posted: 6/12/2020

Olanzapine Helps Prevent Nausea and Vomiting Caused by Chemotherapy
Date Posted: 7/21/2016

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Neuropathy

Treatment Side Effects

• Nerve Problems (Peripheral Neuropathy) and Cancer Treatment

Cancer Currents Blog Posts

Long-Term Nerve Damage Possible after Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
Date Posted: 9/17/2017

Persistent Peripheral Neuropathy Increases Fall Risk among Cancer Survivors
Date Posted: 2/5/2016

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Nutrition

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Oral Complications

PDQ Supportive Care Topics

• Oral Complications of Chemotherapy and Head/Neck Radiation

Treatment Side Effects

• Mouth and Throat Problems During Cancer Treatment

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Other Supportive Care Issues

PDQ Supportive Care Topics

• Spirituality in Cancer Care

Treatment Side Effects

• Bleeding and Bruising (Thrombocytopenia)
• Hair Loss (Alopecia)
• Infections and Neutropenia

Cancer Currents Blog Posts

Study Identifies Potential Cause of Hearing Loss from Cisplatin
Date Posted: 1/26/2018

FDA Clears Wider Use of Cooling Cap to Reduce Hair Loss during Chemotherapy
Date Posted: 7/21/2017

Less-Frequent Zoledronic Acid Treatment Effective at Preventing Bone Metastasis Complications
Date Posted: 1/30/2017

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Pain

PDQ Supportive Care Topics

• Cancer Pain

Treatment Side Effects

Pain in People with Cancer

Cancer Currents Blog Posts

The Opioid Epidemic and Cancer Pain Management: A Conversation with Dr. Judith Paice
Date Posted: 7/16/2018

Acupuncture May Reduce Treatment-Related Joint Pain for Breast Cancer Patients
Date Posted: 1/8/2018

For Some Breast Cancer Survivors, Drug May Reduce Treatment-Related Joint Pain
Date Posted: 1/4/2017

RFAs

Mechanisms, Models, Measurement, & Management in Pain Research

• PA-18-141 (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

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Palliative Care

Cancer Currents Blog Posts

Study Confirms Benefits of Early Palliative Care for Advanced Cancer
Date Posted: 10/5/2016

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Pediatrics/Adolescents/Young Adult

PDQ Supportive Care Topics

• Pediatric Supportive Care

Cancer Currents Blog Posts

Sodium Thiosulfate Prevents Cisplatin-Induced Hearing Loss in Some Children
Date Posted: 7/13/2018

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Physical Functioning

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Quality of Life

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Sexual Health

Treatment Side Effects

• Sexual Health Issues in Men with Cancer
• Sexual Health Issues in Women with Cancer

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Skin Toxicities

PDQ Supportive Care Topics

• Pruritus

Treatment Side Effects

• Skin and Nail Changes during Cancer Treatment

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Sleep Disorders

PDQ Supportive Care Topics

• Sleep Disorders

Treatment Side Effects

• Sleep Problems (Insomnia) and Cancer Treatment

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Urinary Complications

Treatment Side Effects

• Urinary and Bladder Problems

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