Tazarotene
Tazarotene is a vitamin A derivative and is also known as a retinoid. This treatment is believed to slow skin cell growth. It comes in a gel or cream available in either 0.05% or 0.1% strength. Tazarotene has been used as an intervention for skin reactions secondary to chemotherapy in patients with cancer.
Targeted Anti-Cytokine Therapy
Targeted anti-cytokine therapy involves the use of an agent, such as a monoclonal antibody, that inhibits physiologic actions of the cytokine. Therapy reviewed here involved the use of an antibody to tumor necrosis factor, which has been used in a variety of inflammatory diseases, such as Crohn’s disease and arthritis. Use of this therapy was evaluated in patients with cancer for the management of fatigue.
Tapentadol
Tapentadol is an opioid similar to tramadol. It is a centrally acting analgesic and a mu-opioid receptor agonist with activity as a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. Tapentadol has been examined for effectiveness in relief of chronic pain.
Tanezumab
Tanezumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets nerve growth factor, potentially affecting how the body processes pain. Tanezumab has been examined for its effect on pain.
Tailored Information
Tailored information refers to the provision of information that is customized according to the specific characteristics of the individual to whom the information is being provided. Tailored approaches are created on the basis of each individual’s particular needs, concerns, motivators, and behavioral challenges, and may take into account particular stressors and life situations that pertain to the individual. Tailored information has been examined for its effect on anxiety and depressive symptoms in patients with cancer.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a Chinese martial arts activity that involves deep breathing, exercise, and slow movement with a meditative aspect, connecting the individuals physical, mental, and emotional states. Tai Chi has been examined for its effect on symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and fatigue.
T3 - T4
T3 and T4 are thyroid hormones that control the body's metabolism and metabolic rate, regulate protein metabolism, have excitatory effects on the central nervous system, and increase the rate of secretion of most other endocrine glands. The administration of T3 and T4 was examined in patients who were treated for thyroid cancer for its effect on fatigue.
Symptom Management
General symptom management involves approaches aimed at reducing and effectively managing multiple cancer-related symptoms. A combination or variety of approaches may be employed. The effect of managing multiple symptoms in patients with cancer was examined in relation to anxiety.
Sweet Potato
Sweet potato is a root vegetable that is a source of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. A diet with concentrated sweet-potato fiber was examined for its effect on constipation in patients with cancer.
Swallowing Training in Head and Neck Cancer
Swallowing training involves various rehabilitation exercises and techniques to facilitate swallowing in patients with dysphagia. Swallowing training in patients with head and neck cancer was examined for its effect on depression in patients with dysphagia.