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Enhancing collaboration to optimise medication therapy in older adults with cancer: a position paper from SOFOG-SFPO

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

In this heterogeneous patient group, decisions on therapies and management must follow a multidimensional approach, integrating medical, socio-economic and psychological factors. Drug classes known to cause falls are commonly used in older patients , but cancer treatment can further increase this risk.

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Integrating personalised colorectal cancer vaccines into the evolving treatment landscape

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

With an introduction from Helena Beer, Dr Kunene shares first-hand insights into the clinical trial, the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad initiative and their potential for revolutionising patient care. Of course, we’ve also had the advent of immune checkpoint inhibitors.

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The changing treatment landscape of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Here, Dr Sara Ghorashian speaks to Steve Titmarsh about the real-world success that led to its NICE approval; the subsequent impact on treatment decisions, patient care and clinical outcomes; and the current and future landscape of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia management. We’re investigating ways to do that and are collecting data.

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Solutions for Constipation Relief

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Chemotherapy agents: Chemotherapy agents can lead to constipation in a variety of ways such as slowing the movements of the intestinal tract or creating inflammation that disrupts digestive function. Take this month to recognize their expertise and the valuable support they provide in patient care! Accessed June 6, 2023.