Using a needs assessment tool in breast cancer follow-up (2010)
Journal Article
Cruickshank, S., Barber, D. M., Kennedy, C., Rowat, A. M., & Small, R. (2010). Using a needs assessment tool in breast cancer follow-up. EJC Supplements, 8, 36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejcsup.2010.06.097

Needs which arise for women with breast cancer are complex and are directly influenced by thier individual experience form diagnosis, through treatment and beyond. The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of using a needs assessment tool... Read More about Using a needs assessment tool in breast cancer follow-up.

Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in cancer patients: Implications for nurses (2010)
Journal Article
Morris, M., & Cruickshank, S. (2010). Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in cancer patients: Implications for nurses. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 14, 205-210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2009.12.003

Purpose

This paper reports a review of the literature with a specific focus on osteonecrosis of the jaw. Bisphosphonate drugs are commonly used in the treatment of bone disease secondary to myeloma and solid tumours, such as breast and prostate ca... Read More about Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in cancer patients: Implications for nurses.

Specialist breast care nurses for supportive care of women with breast cancer. (2008)
Journal Article
Cruickshank, S., Kennedy, C., Lockhart, K., Dosser, I., & Dallas, L. (2008). Specialist breast care nurses for supportive care of women with breast cancer. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD005634.pub2

Background

Breast Care Nurses (BCNs) are now established internationally, predominantly in well resourced healthcare systems. The role of BCNs has expanded to reflect the diversity of the population in which they work, and the improvements in sur... Read More about Specialist breast care nurses for supportive care of women with breast cancer..

An exploration of the management of menopausal symptoms for women with a diagnosis of breast cancer: lay and professional experiences and expectations. (2008)
Journal Article
Alder, E., Cruickshank, S., & Hume, A. (2008). An exploration of the management of menopausal symptoms for women with a diagnosis of breast cancer: lay and professional experiences and expectations. Breast Cancer Research, 10(S2), 82. https://doi.org/10.1186/bcr1966

Many breast cancer survivors are menopausal either at diagnosis or as a result of a premature therapy-induced menopause, complaining frequently of climacteric symptoms [1]. The menopause is widely seen as part of the natural ageing process; however,... Read More about An exploration of the management of menopausal symptoms for women with a diagnosis of breast cancer: lay and professional experiences and expectations..

Methods of communicating a primary diagnosis of breast cancer to patients. (2007)
Journal Article
Lockhart, K., Dosser, I., Cruickshank, S., & Kennedy, C. (2007). Methods of communicating a primary diagnosis of breast cancer to patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD006011.pub2

Background
The method of delivering a diagnosis of breast cancer to women has the potential to impact on their level of interpretation, patient recall and satisfaction.

Objectives
To assess the effectiveness of different methods when used to... Read More about Methods of communicating a primary diagnosis of breast cancer to patients..

The Managment of Breast Cancer in women. (2005)
Other
Cruickshank, S. (2005). The Managment of Breast Cancer in women

This is a national clinical guideline about breast cancer. It is written by a Guideline development group which S.Cruickshank was part of.