Complementary and alternative medicine in cancer patients: characteristics of use and interactions with antineoplastic agents.

Purpose: Our objectives were to analyze the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in cancer patients and to describe the incidence and characteristics of interactions between CAM and antineoplastic agents.

Methods: We performed an observational study in cancer outpatients at a university hospital. Variables were collected through a 22-item questionnaire.

Mobile Apps for Hematological Conditions: Review and Content Analysis Using the Mobile App Rating Scale.

Background: Hematological conditions are prevalent disorders that are associated with significant comorbidities and have a major impact on patient care. Concerning new tools for the care of these patients, the number of health apps aimed at hematological patients is growing. Currently, there are no quality analyses or classifications of apps for patients diagnosed with hematological conditions.

Assessment of diarrhea as side effect of oral targeted antineoplastic agents in clinical practice.

Background: Diarrhea is one of the most frequent class adverse events associated with targeted oral antineoplastic agents (OAAs). Our objective was to analyze the incidence, characteristics, and severity of diarrhea in cancer patients in clinical practice.

Methods: An observational, longitudinal, and prospective study of cancer outpatients treated with targeted OAAs was carried out in a tertiary hospital.