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Management of Androgen Deprivation Therapy–Associated Hot Flashes in Men With Prostate Cancer

Yousef Qan’ir
Darrell DeDeaux
Paul A. Godley
Deborah K. Mayer
Lixin Song
ONF 2019, 46(4), E107-E118 DOI: 10.1188/19.ONF.E107-E118
Problem Identification: To determine best practices for managing hot flashes associated with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in men with prostate cancer. Literature Search: The CINAHL®, Embase®, PsycINFO®, PubMed®, and Scopus® databases were used to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs)...
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Resistance Exercise Reduces Body Fat and Insulin During Androgen-Deprivation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Kerri M. Winters-Stone
Nathan Dieckmann
Gianni F. Maddalozzo
Jill A. Bennett
Christopher W. Ryan
Tomasz M. Beer
ONF 2015, 42(4), 348-356 DOI: 10.1188/15.ONF.348-356
Purpose/Objectives: To determine whether exercise could reduce biomarkers of cancer progression in prostate cancer survivors (PCSs) on androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT). Design: Randomized, controlled trial. Setting: Oregon Health and Science University School of Nursing. Sample: 51 PCSs...
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A Qualitative Study Exploring the Perceptions of Sedentary Behavior in Prostate Cancer Survivors Receiving Androgen-Deprivation Therapy

Linda Trinh
Kelly P. Arbour-Nicitopoulos
Catherine M. Sabiston
Shabbir M. Alibhai
Jennifer M. Jones
Scott R. Berry
Andrew Loblaw
Guy E. Faulkner
ONF 2015, 42(4), 398-406 DOI: 10.1188/15.ONF.398-406
Purpose/Objectives: To describe and understand the perceptions of sedentary behavior (SED) and the interests and preferences for a SED intervention of men on androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) within a two-phase (formative and intervention research) feasibility study. Research Approach: Qualitative...
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Hyperglycemic-Inducing Neoadjuvant Agents Used in Treatment of Solid Tumors: A Review of the Literature

Denise Soltow Hershey
Ashley Leak Bryant
Jill Olausson
Ellen D. Davis
Veronica J. Brady
Marilyn Hammer
ONF 2014, 41(6), E343-E354 DOI: 10.1188/14.ONF.E343-E354
Purpose/Objectives: To review the literature regarding the development of hyperglycemia associated with neoadjuvant agents used in the treatment of solid tumor cancers. Data Sources: Research articles were obtained from PubMed, CINAHL®, and Cochrane Reviews. The following search terms were used...
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Androgen-Deprivation Therapy and Metabolic Syndrome in Men With Prostate Cancer

Joanne M. Harrington
Dawn C. Schwenke
Dana R. Epstein
Donald E. Bailey
ONF 2014, 41(1), 21-29 DOI: 10.1188/14.ONF.21-29
Purpose/Objectives: To examine the trajectory of changes in body composition and metabolic profile in men who receive androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer. Design: Prospective longitudinal design with repeated measures. Setting: Urban medical center in the southwestern United...
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