Supportive Care | Specialty

The OncLive Supportive Care condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on supportive care and management of patients with cancer. This page features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on unmet needs, treatment advances, best practices, and ongoing research as it relates to supportive care for patients with cancer.

Venous Thromboembolism and Cancer: An Opportunity for Pharmacists to Optimize Care

March 4th 2011

The management of venous thromboembolism (VTE) disorders is well described in the literature, and comprehensive guidelines are available from the American College of Chest Physicians.

Preventing VTE in Cancer Outpatients: Are We There Yet?

March 4th 2011

Cancer-associated thrombosis occurs commonly in patients with cancer, particularly during treatment with anticancer therapies.

Taking the Bull's-Eye Off the Pharma Companies

March 4th 2011

In recent years, the buzzwords in oncology cancer have been "personalized therapy," in which the entire spectrum of cancer care is customized to the individual patient and his or her cancer.

Winter 2010 FDA Updates

March 3rd 2011

FDA updates from Winter 2010

Cancer as a Chronic Condition Implications for Practice

March 2nd 2011

Articles on cancer as a chronic condition often include an account of a patient's journey from diagnosis to present day.

Cancer in the Workplace

March 2nd 2011

As the number of cancer survivors grows, the disease has emerged as a greater concern for companies anxious to meet the needs of employees and their families while still operating their businesses in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Men With Prostate Cancer Should Exercise

March 2nd 2011

Men with prostate cancer reduce the risk of death from all causes by 46% if they do moderate exercise, such as walking, for 90 minutes a week

Cell Phone-based Telemonitoring Helps Cancer: Patients Adhere to Treatment Regimens

March 25th 2009

Wireless technologies like cell phones and radio frequency identification can help improve treatment compliance and quality of life for cancer patients.

50th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology

January 27th 2009

Highlights from the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology.

Are You Losing Your Voice?

January 26th 2009

Is the rising chorus of online opinion good for you and your patients?