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Improving the methodologic and ethical validity of best supportive care studies in oncology: lessons from a systematic reviewNathan I Cherny
Department of Oncology, Cancer Pain and Palliative Medicine Unit, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
J Clin Oncol 27:5476-86. 2009..To systematically review the best supportive care (BSC) literature and to evaluate the ethical and methodologic validity issues by using widely acknowledged criteria...
Sedation for the care of patients with advanced cancerNathan I Cherny
Department of Medical Oncology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, PO Box 3235, Jerusalem 91031, Israel
Nat Clin Pract Oncol 3:492-500. 2006..Some aspects of management, such as the need for hydration in patients undergoing sedation and the use of sedation in the management of psychological and spiritual suffering, remain controversial...
Controversies in oncologist-patient communication: a nuanced approach to autonomy, culture, and paternalismNathan I Cherny
Department of Medical Oncology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
Oncology (Williston Park) 26:37-43, 46. 2012..It also attempts to bring clarity to common problems and misconceptions relating to culture, paternalism, and therapeutic privilege as these pertain to the communication practices of oncologists...
Is oral methadone better than placebo or other oral/transdermal opioids in the management of pain?Nathan Cherny
Department of Medical Oncology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
Palliat Med 25:488-93. 2011..To address the question: is oral methadone better than placebo, or other oral/transdermal opioids in the management of cancer pain?..
[Mitigating the moral risks of private medicine in public hospitals (SHARAP) through regulation and accountability]Nathan I Cherny
Norman Levan Humanistic Medicine, Cancer Pain and Pall iative Medicine Service, Department Medical Oncology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center
Harefuah 150:426-31, 492. 2011....
The oncologist's role in delivering palliative careNathan Cherny
Cancer Pain and Palliative Medicine Service, Department of Medical Oncology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
Cancer J 16:411-22. 2010..This article addresses the scope of these responsibilities and challenges and provides some introductory insights relating to practice that will be elaborated upon in the other contributions in this special issue of the Cancer Journal...
Factors influencing the attitudes and behaviors of oncologists regarding the truthful disclosure of information to patients with advanced and incurable cancerNathan I Cherny
Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Department of Oncology, Cancer Pain and Palliative Medicine Service, Jerusalem, Israel
Psychooncology 20:1269-84. 2011..Data were analyzed to evaluate demographic, educational and social factors influencing attitudes and behaviors...
European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Program for the integration of oncology and Palliative Care: a 5-year review of the Designated Centers' incentive programN Cherny
Department of Oncology, Cancer Pain and Palliative Medicine, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem
Ann Oncol 21:362-9. 2010..Method: The history, accreditation criteria and implementation of the DC incentive program is described...
Evaluation and management of treatment-related diarrhea in patients with advanced cancer: a reviewNathan I Cherny
Cancer Pain and Palliative Medicine Service, Department of Oncology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
J Pain Symptom Manage 36:413-23. 2008....
Palliative care in situations of conflict: lessons from JerusalemNathan I Cherny
Department of Oncology, Cancer Pain and Palliative Medicine Service, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
Am J Hosp Palliat Care 23:469-74. 2006..When successful, good provision of palliative care, even across lines of conflict, has the capacity to mitigate enmity and promote understanding...
Strategies to manage the adverse effects of oral morphine: an evidence-based reportN Cherny
Cancer Pain and Palliative Medicine Service, Department of Oncology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
J Clin Oncol 19:2542-54. 2001..The approaches are described and guidelines are provided to aid in selecting between therapeutic options...
Attitudes of medical oncologists toward palliative care for patients with advanced and incurable cancer: report on a survery by the European Society of Medical Oncology Taskforce on Palliative and Supportive CareNathan I Cherny
Medical Oncology and Palliative Medicine Service, Department of Oncology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
Cancer 98:2502-10. 2003..In part of a quality improvement program, the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) surveyed its membership regarding their involvement in and attitudes toward the palliative care (PC) of patients with advanced cancer...
The pharmacologic management of cancer painNathan I Cherny
Cancer Pain and Palliative Medicine, Department of Medical Oncology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
Oncology (Williston Park) 18:1499-515; discussion 1516, 1520-1, 1522, 1524. 2004..For most patients, pain management involves the administration of specific analgesic approaches. In all cases, these analgesic treatments must be skillfully integrated with the management of other symptoms...
Determinants of the use of complementary therapies by patients with cancerO Paltiel
Department of Social Medicine and School of Public Health, Hadassah Medical Center, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
J Clin Oncol 19:2439-48. 2001....
Use of tranquilizers and sleeping pills among cancer patients is associated with a poorer quality of lifeO Paltiel
Braun School of Public Health and Community Medicine, Hadassah Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
Qual Life Res 13:1699-706. 2004..To evaluate the association between sleeping pill/tranquilizer (SP/T) use and quality of life (QOL) among cancer patients...
Constipation and diarrhea in patients with cancerRebecca Solomon
Department of Oncology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
Cancer J 12:355-64. 2006..Both with constipation and diarrhea, there is a differential diagnosis. In many cases, management can be complex and challenging. Approaches to diagnosis, evaluation, and management are reviewed...
Neoadjuvant imatinib for unresectable gastrointestinal stromal tumorDaniela Katz
Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
Anticancer Drugs 15:599-602. 2004..We conclude that in the management of unresectable gastrointestinal stromal tumors, neoadjuvant administration of imatinib may facilitate sufficient tumor regression to facilitate subsequent tumor resection with curative intent...
Does mammography hurt?Rama Sapir
Department of Medical Oncology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
J Pain Symptom Manage 25:53-63. 2003..These data serve to emphasize the need for appropriate pre-test counseling and suggest a possible role for post-test debriefing to address those factors which may interfere with future test compliance...
European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) recommended framework for the use of sedation in palliative careNathan I Cherny
Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Department of Oncology, Jerusalem, Israel
Palliat Med 23:581-93. 2009..EAPC aims to facilitate the development of such guidelines by presenting a 10-point framework that is based on the pre-existing guidelines and literature and extensive peer review...
European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) joins the palliative care communityNathan I Cherny
Palliat Med 17:475-6. 2003
Existential issues do not necessarily result in existential suffering: lessons from cancer patients in IsraelCraig D Blinderman
Department of Family Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Centre, New York, NY 10003, USA
Palliat Med 19:371-80. 2005..Early palliative measures, family support, effective coping strategies, and religious belief systems may influence the way patients with advanced cancer deal with existential concerns...
The treatment of neuropathic pain: from hubris to humilityNathan I Cherny
Pain 132:225-6. 2007
