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Title of Evidence Report - Click title to see reports online. Source - Click source to see how reviews were formulated. Publication Date
Prevention
Breast Cancer
Chemoprevention or Breast Cancer U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 2002
Prophylactic Mastectomy for the Prevention of Breast Cancer Cochrane Breast Cancer Group 2004

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Cervical Cancer
Interventions for Encouraging Sexual Lifestyles and Behaviours Intended to Prevent Cervical Cancer Cochrane Gynaecological Cancer Group 1999

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Colorectal Cancer
Dietary Fibre for the Prevention of Colorectal Adenomas and Carcinomas Cochrane Colorectal Cancer Group 2002
Dietary Calcium Supplementation for Preventing Colorectal Cancer and Adenomatous Polyps Cochrane Colorectal Cancer Group 2003
Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugt (NSAID) and Aspirin for Preventing Colorectal Adenomas and Carcinomas Cochrane Colorectal Cancer Group 2004

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Diet and Nutrition
Efficacy of Interventions to Modify Dietary Behavior Related to Cancer Risk Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 2000
Counseling to Promote a Healthy Diet U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 2003
Nutrition Guide to Community Preventive Services 2005

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Lung Cancer
Drugs for Preventing Lung Cancer in Healthy People Cochrane Lung Cancer Group 2003

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Physical Activity
Physical Activity Guide to Community Preventive Services 2003
Physical Activity - Counseling U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 2002
Physical Activity, General Population and Cancer Patients and Survivors Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 2004

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Skin Cancer
Statins and Fibrates for Preventing Melanoma Cochrane Skin Group 2005
Skin Cancer Counseling U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 2003
Skin Cancer Guide to Community Preventive Services 2003

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Tobacco
Acupuncture for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2006
Antidepressants for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2004
Anxiolytics for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2000
Aversive Smoking for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 1997
Biomedical Risk Assessment as an Aid for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2005
Clondine for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 1999
Community Interventions for Preventing Smoking in Young People Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2003
Community Interventions for Reducing Smoking Among Adults Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2004
Community Pharmacy Personnel Interventions for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2003
Competitions and Incentives for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2005
Counseling: Tobacco Use U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 2003
Enhancing Partner Support to Improve Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2001
Exercise Interventions for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2005
Family and Carer Smoking Control Programmes for Reducing Children's Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2002
Family-based Programmes for Preventing Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2006
Group Behaviour Therapy Programmes for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2005
Healthcare Financing Systems for Increasing the Use of Tobacco Dependence Treatment Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2005
Hypnotherapy for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 1998
Impact of Tobacco Advertising and Promotion on Increasing Adolescent Smoking Behaviours Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2003
Individual Behavioural Counselling for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2005
Interventions for Preoperative Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2005
Interventions for Preventing Tobacco Sales to Minors Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2005
Interventions for Preventing Tobacco Smoking in Public Places Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2000
Interventions for Smoking Cessation in Hospitalised Patients Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2002
Interventions for Smokeless Tobacco Use Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2003
Lobeline for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 1997
Mass Media Interventions for Preventing Smoking in Young People Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 1998
Mecamylamine (A Nicotine Antagonist) for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 1998
Nicobrevin for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2006
Nicotine Receptor Partial Agonists for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2006
Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2002
Nursing Interventions for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2003
Opioid Antagonists for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2001
Physician Advice for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2004
Quit and Win Contests for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2005
Relapse Prevention Interventions for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2005
School-Based Programmes for Preventing Smoking Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2002
Self-help Interventions for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2005
Silver Acetate for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 1997
Telephone Counseling for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2003
Tobacco Guide to Community Preventive Services 2003
Tobacco Use: Prevention, Cessation, and Control Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 2006
Training Health Professionals in Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2000
Workplace Interventions for Smoking Cessation Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group 2005

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General
Vitamin Supplementation to Prevent Cancer and Coronary Heart Disease-Counseling U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 2003
Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Cancer Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 2005

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Title of Evidence Report - Click title to see reports online. Source - Click source to see how reviews were formulated. Publication Date
Detection/Screening
Bladder Cancer
Screening for Bladder Cancer U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 2004

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Breast Cancer
Cancer Screening Guide to Community Preventive Services 2005
Diagnosis and Management of Specific Breast Abnormalities Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 2001
Genetic Risk Assessment and BRCA Mutation Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Susceptibility U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 2005
Interventions for Relieving the Pain and Discomfort of Screening Mammography Cochrane Breast Cancer Group 2002
Regular Self-Examination or Clinical Examination for Early Detection of Breast Cancer Cochrane Breast Cancer Group 2003
Screening for Breast Cancer U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 2002
Screening for Breast Cancer with Mammography Cochrane Breast Cancer Group 2001
Strategies for Increasing the Participation of Women in Community Breast Cancer Screening Cochrane Breast Cancer Group 2000

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Cervical Cancer    
A Review of Cervical Cancer Screening Intervention Research: Implications for Public Health Programs and Future Research Preventive Medicine 27 (1) pp 13-31 1998
Cancer Screening Guide to Community Preventive Services 2005
Interventions Targeted at Women to Encourage the Uptake of Cervical Screening Cochrane Gynaecological Cancer Group 1999
Screening for Cervical Cancer U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 2003

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Colorectal Cancer
Cancer Screening Guide to Community Preventive Services 2005
Colorectal Cancer Screening and Surveillance: Clinical Guidelines and Rationale-Update Based on New Evidence American Gstroenterological Association 2003
Screening for Colorectal Cancer U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 2002
Screening for Colorectal Cancer Using the Faecal Occult Blood Test, Hemoccult Cochrane Colorectal Cancer Group 1998

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Lung Cancer
Screening for Lung Cancer Cochrane Lung Cancer Group 2003
Screening for Lung Cancer U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 2004

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Oral Cancer
Screening for Oral Cancer U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 2004
Screening Programmes for the Early Detection and Prevention of Oral Cancer Cochrane Oral Health Group 2003

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Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Cancer, Genomic Tests for Detection and Management: Evidence Report Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 2006
Screening for Ovarian Cancer U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 2004

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Pancreatic Cancer
Screening for Pancreatic Cancer U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 2004

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Prostate Cancer
Screening for Prostate Cancer U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 2002

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Skin Cancer
Screening for Skin Cancer U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 2001

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Testicular Cancer
Screening Testicular Cancer U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 2004

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General
Decision Aids for People Facing Health Treatment or Screening Decisions Cochrane Consumers & Communication Group 2003
Informed Decision Making Guide to Community Preventive Services 2003
Personalised Risk Communication for Informed Decision Making About Entering Screening Programs Cochrane Consumers & Communication Group 2003

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Title of Evidence Report - Click title to see reports online. Source - Click source to see how reviews were formulated. Publication Date
Diagnosis
Biopsy Versus Resection for Malignant Glioma Cochrane Gynaecological Cancer Group 2000
Cancer Care Quality Measures: Diagnosis and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 2006
Cervical Cytology Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 1999
Collection Devices for Obtaining Cervical Cytology Samples Cochrane Gynaecological Cancer Group 2000
Decision Aids for People Facing Health Treatment or Screening Decisions Cochrane Consumers & Communication Group 2003
Impact of Cancer-Related Decision Aids Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 2002

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Title of Evidence Report - Click title to see reports online. Source - Click source to see how reviews were formulated. Publication Date
Survivorship
Approaching Death: Improving Care at the End of Life The National Academies Institute of Medicine 1997
Cancer Care Quality Measures: Symptoms and End-of-Life Care Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 2006
Communication Skills Training for Health Care Professionals Working with Cancer Patients, their Families and/or Carers Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2003
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, an omega-3 fatty acid from fish oils) for the treatment of cancer cachexia Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2006
End-of-Life Care and Outcomes Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 2004
Interventions for Improving Communicating with Children and Adolescents About Their Cancer Cochrane Consumers & Communication Group 2003
Interventions for Improving Communication with Children and Adolescents About a Family Member's Cancer Cochrane Consumers & Communication Group 2003
Interventions for Providers to Promote a Patient-Centered Approach in Clinical Consultations Cochrane Consumers & Communication Group 2001
Interventions for the Physical Aspects of Sexual Dysfunction in Women following Pelvic Radiotherapy Cochrane Gynaecological Cancer Group 2003
Recordings or Summaries of Consultations for People with Cancer Cochrane Consumers & Communication Group 2004

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Palliative Care
Acupuncture-point stimulation for chemotherapy-induced nausea or vomiting Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2006
Anticonvulsant Drugs for Acute and Chronic Pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2005
Aromatherapy and Massage for Symptom Relief in Patients with Cancer Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2004
Benzodiazepines and Related Drugs for Insomnia in Palliative Care Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2001
Bisphosphonates for the Relief of Pain Secondary to Bone Metastases Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2002
Calcitonin for Metastatic Bone Pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2003
Carbamazepine for Acute and Chronic Pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2005
Chinese medical herbs for chemotherapy side effects in colorectal cancer patients Cochrane Colorectal Cancer Group 2005
Comparative Efficacy of Epidural, Subarachnoid, and Intracerebroventricular Opioids in Patients with Pain Due to Cancer Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2005
Corticosteroids for the Resolution of Malignant Bowel Obstruction in Advanced Gynaecological and Gastrointestinal Cancer Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 1999
Doxorubicin-based chemotherapy for the palliative treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic soft tissue sarcoma Cochrane Gynaecological Cancer Group 2001
Drug therapy for anxiety in palliative care Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2004
Gabapentin for acute and chronic pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2005
Hydromorphone for Acute and Chronic Pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2002
Ketamine as an Adjuvant to Opioids for Cancer Pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2003
Management of Cancer Symptoms: Pain, Depression, and Fatigue Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 2001
Management of Cancer Pain Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 2002
Methadone for Cancer Pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2004
Music for pain relief Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2006
NSAIDS or Paracetamol, Alone or Combined with Opioids, for Cancer Pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2005
Nutrition support for Bone Marrow Transplant Patients Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2002
Opioids for the Palliation of Breathlessness in Terminal Illness Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2001
Opioid Switching to Improve Pain Relief and Drug Tolerability Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2004
Opioids for the management of breakthrough (episodic) pain in cancer patients Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2006
Oral Morphine for Cancer Pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2003
Perioperative ketamine for acute postoperative pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2006
Psychological Interventions for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer Cochrane Breast Cancer Group 2002
Radioisotopes for Metastatic Bone Pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2003
Radiotherapy for the Palliation of Painful Bone Metastases Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 1999
Single Dose Dextropropoxyphene, Alone and with Paracetamol (Acetaminophen), for Postoperative Pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 1999
Single Dose Dihydrocodeine for Acute Postoperative Pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2000
Single Dose Dipyrone for Acute Postoperative Pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2001
Single Dose Oral Aspirin for Acute Pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 1999
Single Dose Oral Celecoxib for Postoperative Pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2003
Single Dose Oral Diclofenac for Postoperative Pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2004
Single Dose Oral Ibuprofen and Diclofenac for Postoperative Pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 1999
Single Dose Oral Indometacin for the Treatment of Acute Postoperative Pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2004
Single Dose Oral Naproxen and Naproxen Sodium for Acute Postoperative Pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2004
Single Dose Oral Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) for Postoperative Pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2004
Single Dose Paracetamol (Acetaminophen), with and without Codeine, for Postoperative Pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 1998
Single Dose Oral Rofecoxib for Postoperative Pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2005
Single Dose Oxycodone and Oxycodone Plus Paracetamol (Acetominophen) for Acute Postoperative Pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2000
Single Dose Piroxicam for Acute Postoperative Pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2000
Spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2002
Supportive Care for Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancer Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2001
Surgery for the Resolution of Symptoms in Malignant Bowel Obstruction in Advanced Gynaecological and Gastrointestinal Cancer Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2004
Systemic administration of local anesthetic agents to relieve neuropathic pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2005
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for chronic pain Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group 2000

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Title of Evidence Report - Click title to see reports online. Source - Click source to see how reviews were formulated. Publication Date
Cross-Cutting
Communication Skills Training for Health Care Professionals Working with Cancer Patients, Their Families and/or Carers Cochrane Gynaecological Cancer Group 2002
Continuing Education Meetings and Workshops: Effects on Professional Practice and Health Care Outcomes Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care Group 2001
Diffusion and Dissemination of Evidence-based Cancer Control Interventions Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 2003
Educational Outreach Visits: Effects on Professional Practice and Health Care Outcomes Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care Group 1997
Effects of interventions aimed at changing the length of primary care physicians' consultation Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care Group 2005
Health Literacy Review Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 2004
Interactive Health Communication Applications for People with Chronic Disease Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care Group 2005
Interprofessional Education: Effects on Professional Practice and Health Care Outcomes Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care Group 2000
Interventions to Promote Collaboration Between Nurses and Doctors Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care Group 2000
Knowledge and Access to Information on Recruitment of Underrepresented Populations to Cancer Clinical Trials Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 2005
Lay Health Workers in Primary and Community Health Care Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care Group 2005
Local Opinion Leaders: Effects on Professional Practice and Health Care Outcomes Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care Group 1999
Mass Media Interventions: Effects on Health Services Utilisation Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care Group 2002
Measuring the Quality of Breast Cancer Care in Women Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 2004
Organisational Infrastructures to Promote Evidence Based Nursing Practice Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care Group 2000
Tailored Interventions to Overcome Identified Barriers to Change: Effects on Professional Practice and Health Care Outcomes Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care Group 2005

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Last Updated: February 7, 2007

 

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