Pharmacotherapeutics of capecitabine and trastuzumab in the treatment of metastatic breast cancer

Breast cancer begins as a local disease but it can metastasise to the lymph glands and then to distant organs, with common metastatic sites being the lungs, liver and bones (Weigelt et al, 2005)....

Patients' experiences of living with multiple myeloma

To achieve the aim of the study a qualitative exploratory design was used; this was because it permitted an insight into the experiences of people from their perspectives. The study was completed in...

Assessment of cancer-related fatigue among Jordanian patients: a cross-sectional survey

Cancer-related fatigue usually persists for a long period after the patient receives curative treatment (Horneber et al, 2012). A survey of 1294 former patients who had been diagnosed with breast,...

Malnutrition in the elderly: a public health concern

In the midst of public health messages to tackle the problem of overweight and obesity, however, concern is growing that many elderly people are unknowingly putting themselves at risk of malnutrition.

Should influenza vaccination be mandatory for healthcare staff?

In the UK, government advice on immunisation is given via the ‘Green Book’ (https://tinyurl.com/peqclpm), regularly updated following advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation....

Towards a safer NHS in 2020?

The NHS and other patient safety stakeholder organisations have been consistent over the years in producing well-thought-out and articulate patient safety policy plans while at the same time major...

From staff nurse to nurse consultant: Survival Guide part 8: Surviving on a basic wage

Unlike many careers, registration as a nurse gives you the skills to work in almost any part of the UK, in any town and in almost any medium-sized village. Provided you are willing to be flexible with...

Facing up to financial hardship

‘With financial hardship becoming a very real issue for nursing staff, I feel it is important that we understand how as senior leaders we might signpost support for our colleagues or support them...

NHS workforce race equality

Practising personalised care

An exploration of men's experiences of learning intermittent self-catheterisation with a silicone catheter

The survey aimed to explore men's views on using the Hydrosil Go intermittent catheter. It is also known as Magic3 Go™ intermittent catheter in some countries..

Incontinence and swimming: helping patients to enjoy a more active life

Whatever our nursing background, we will care for people with incontinence throughout their life span..