Hematology

Supportive Care

Questions discussed in this category

How can oncologists be more collaborative with palliative care physicians?

How can these interactions be improved?

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Would you consider TPO mimetics for chemotherapy induced thrombocytopenia that persists despite dose reductions?

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How do you approach IVIG replacement for pediatric patients with low IgG during treatment for hematologic malignancies?

Do you routinely check IgG levels during therapy, if not indicated by a study protocol?

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How do you approach conversations regarding discontinuation of transfusions in patients with advanced hematologic malignancies who are otherwise appropriate for hospice?

Are there other supportive care interventions that would otherwise be covered by hospice?

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What is your preferred treatment to ameliorate bone pain from G-CSF?

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Papers discussed in this category

Biology of blood and marrow transplantation : journal of the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation, 2009-10

Guidelines for preventing infectious complications among hematopoietic cell transplantation recipients: a global perspective.

Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology, 2019-08

Impact of IgG Monitoring and IVIG Supplementation on the Frequency of Febrile Illnesses in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Patients Undergoing Maintenance Chemotherapy.

Journal of palliative medicine, 2012-11

Conceptual models for integrating palliative care at cancer centers.

Nature reviews. Clinical oncology, 2016-03

Integrating palliative care into the trajectory of cancer care.

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