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The PRECURSOR intervention appeared feasible/acceptable, suggesting a need for patient-centered conversation in incurable gynecologic cancer treatment.

Patient-Centered Communication Drives Supportive Care Needs in Incurable Cancer

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Cardiotoxicities in Oncology Necessitate Nurse Vigilance

Sessions addressing supportive care needs for patients with cancer on early phase clinical trials appeared feasible and acceptable in a prospective study. 

Nurse-Led Sessions Enhance Supportive Care for Patients on Clinical Trials

Assessment of psychological needs and offering tailored interventions immediately after BCS helps patients with breast cancer in the outpatient setting.

Tailored Intervention Aids Distress, Recovery After Breast-Conserving Surgery

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Opinion: Crowdfunding Falls Short in Gynecologic Cancer

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Providing education about patients’ diseases was difficult, according to 32% of registered nurses and 29% of infusion nurses.

Oncology Nurses Report Heavier Workloads in the Wake of the COVID-19

Using risk assessment and nurse education in the High ED/Admission Risk Therapy (HEART) protocol reduced ED visits by 18% after chemoradiation treatment. 

HEART Protocol Leads to Reduction in ED Visits After Chemoradiation

Rates of pay, bonus pay, and changes to funding for continuing education were not significantly linked with burnout rates.

Non-Redeployment and Telemedicine Linked to COVID-19 Burnout For Oncology PAs

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Nurse practitioners should listen to patients’ concerns and be ready with questions when it comes to germline testing, according to an expert.

Germline Testing: When to Trust a Patient’s Gut

Second-Line Treatment for HR+, HER2- Metastatic Breast Cancer

Using liquid biopsies to test for ESR1 mutations in breast cancer is more feasible for patients and has quicker turnaround times.

Liquid Biopsies Are More Feasible, Appropriate for ESR1+ Breast Cancer

Practicing at top of licensure can create opportunities for oncology APPs to engage with patients and other providers in new ways.

Practicing ‘Top of License’ Can Enhance Patient Care, Collaboration

Working with patients in new contexts can provide meaning for oncology PAs, potentially reducing burnout, according to Eric Tetzlaff, MHS, PA-C, DFAAPA.

Redeployment Engages Oncology PA Skills, Reduces Burnout

Restaging cancer can be an unfamiliar space, but with more experience, APPs can rely less on MDs for guidance in such cases.

APP Experience Can Garner Conversations Around Restaging of Cancer

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Communication and Education: Improving Patient Outcomes With Bispecific T-Cell Engager Therapies

Oncology nurses and APPs play a key role in educating patients on BREAKWATER study findings and their impact on BRAF-mutant CRC treatment.

Optimizing First-Line Therapy for BRAF-Mutant Colorectal Cancer

Similar to financial toxicity, time toxicity can have a profound impact on a patient’s quality of life.

Opinion: Oncology Nurses Can Ease the Burden of Time Toxicity in Cancer Care

Erica S. Doubleday, MS, FNP-C, BSN, RN, discussed taking advantage of available resources to provide comprehensive care for patients with breast cancer.

Utilizing Resources to Educate Oncology Nurses, APPs on Latest Advances in Breast Cancer

ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium (ASCO GU)

Katy Beckermann, MD, PhD, explained that oncology nurses and APPs should be ready to administer and explain dose modifications for patients with RCC.

Dose Reductions Possible for Tivozanib With and Without Nivolumab for RCC

The role of oncology nurses and APPs in research is largely to stay abreast of trials that may be useful to patients and recommend them whenever possible, according to Erica Doubleday, MS, FNP-C, BSN, RN.

Oncology Nurses and APPs Are More Than a ‘Bystander’ in Clinical Trials

Erica S. Doubleday, MS, FNP-C, BSN, RN, illustrated the importance of consistent care to identify AEs like interstitial lung disease in patients with cancer.

Relationships With Patients Imperative to AE Management in Cancer Care

Erica S. Doubleday, MS, FNP-C, BSN, RN, explains AEs commonly associated with use of trastuzumab deruxtecan.

Common Adverse Events With Trastuzumab Deruxtecan for Breast Cancer

Erica S. Doubleday, MS, FNP-C, BSN, RN, outlined upcoming approvals and care options for providers to expect in the breast cancer space.

Recent and Upcoming Advances in Breast Cancer Treatment

La-Urshalar Brock, FNP-BC, CNM, RNFA, spoke about the oncology nurse’s and APP’s roles in managing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in patients with breast cancer.

Managing Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Breast Cancer

Oncology nurses can provide patients with information regarding the risks and benefits of these medications in cancer treatment.

Opinion: Statins and Cox2 Inhibitors May Target Chemo Resistance in Pancreatic Cancer

Oncology nurses can educate patients on the benefits of subcutaneous administration, including reduced time in the infusion center.

Opinion: Subcutaneous Nivolumab Offers an Effective Alternative to Intravenous Administration

An APP’s research is focused on chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy in Black breast cancer survivors and its impact on their long-term quality of life.

New Research Investigating Chemo-Induced Neuropathy in Black Breast Cancer Survivors

Oncology nurses and APPs should prioritize active listening and deeper patient engagement to build trusting, long-term relationships with patients with MPNs.

Building a Foundation of Trust in Patients With MPNs

An oncology nurse practitioner's transition from private practice to cancer research offers insights for nurses exploring new career paths within oncology.

Exploring Research Opportunities for Oncology Nurses, APPs

Targeted Therapies for Locally Advanced or Metastatic EGFR-mutated NSCLC

Beth Sandy, MSN, CRNP, FAPO, led a discussion on EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer, focusing on targeted therapies for those with advanced, treatment-naïve disease.

Evaluating Targeted Therapies: MARIPOSA Trial Aids APPs in Treating EGFR+ NSCLC

Oncology nurses can educate patients about the potential indications for oncolytic virus therapy and connect them to available clinical trial opportunities.

Opinion: A Case of Self-Experimentation with Oncolytic Virus Therapy Highlights the Need for More Research

Clinicians should consider a rapid taper approach for patients with cancer who exhibit repeated signs of opioid misuse, an expert said. 

Rapid Taper Plays Role in Suspected Opioid Misuse in Patients With Cancer

A nurse practitioner discusses the importance of compassionate end-of-life care discussions. 

APPs, Oncologists Work Together for End-of-Life Discussions

A nurse practitioner discusses how breast cancer treatment can impact sexual health, and how nurses and APPs can guide patients through these effects. 

Sexual Health During Breast Cancer: ‘Just Being Heard Is Important’

“You can control where you focus your attention,” said Anne M. Reb, PhD, NP, who recently presented on a nurse-led intervention for patients who experience fear of cancer recurrence. 

Shift in Nurse-Led Mindset Helps Quell Fear of Cancer Recurrence

Providers should consider lifestyle preferences and other conditions/comorbidities before deciding between bispecific antibodies or CAR T-cell therapy in myeloma. 

Making the Decision: Bispecifics Vs. CAR T-Cell Therapy in Myeloma

CAR T-Cell Therapies for Multiple Myeloma

At a recent Community Case Forum, an expert discussed the risk of cytokine release syndrome after patients undergo CAR T-cell therapy.

Caregivers, Clinicians Must Be Familiar With CRS Risk After CAR T-Cell Therapy

With newer breast cancer treatments, it’s essential that nurses and APPs educate themselves and advocate for their patients. 

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