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Multiple myeloma: managing a complex blood cancer
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2016-09-10)
This article gives a comprehensive overview of multiple myeloma (MM), a complex blood cancer involving overproduction of plasma cells. Although MM remains incurable, patients are living longer as a result of multiple ...
Myelodysplastic syndromes: update and nursing considerations
(RCN Publishing, 2015-04-01)
This article provides nurses with an update on diagnosis, management and care of patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a complex group of disorders of the bone marrow. MDS has wide-ranging effects on patients’ ...
Evaluation of bone marrow examinations performed by an advanced nurse practitioner: An extended role within a haematology service
(Elsevier, 2010-09-16)
Purpose: Traditionally, medical personnel have undertaken bone marrow (BM) examination. However, specially trained nurses in advanced practice roles are increasingly undertaking this role. This paper presents the findings ...
Promoting quality of life for patients with myeloma
(RCN Publishing, 2013-08-02)
This article aims to provide nurses with an update of best practice in caring for patients living with a diagnosis of myeloma. Targeted treatments for myeloma have resulted in extended survival for patients. However, ...
Acute leukaemia: making sense of a complex blood cancer
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2013-08-16)
Acute leukaemia represents a diverse group of blood cancers that affect both children and adults. Treatment schedules for these haematology cancers are often prolonged, with many associated side effects and complications. ...
Myeloma: making sense of a complex blood cancer
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2010)
Myeloma is a challenging blood cancer characterized by bone destruction, hypercalcaemia, renal insufficiency and anaemia. Although myeloma remains incurable, recent advancements in treatments have resulted in significant ...
Patients’ lived experience of myeloma
(RCN Publishing, 2011-03-16)
Aim
To explore patients’ lived experience of being diagnosed with myeloma.
Method
A hermeneutic phenomenological approach was adopted to analyse data from interviews with 11 patients diagnosed with myeloma.
Findi ...