Lindsay Fischer is an editor at ONN. She joined MJH life sciences in 2021 after graduating from Rutgers University with majors in both English and Spanish and a minor in creative writing. When she is not writing, or researching the latest oncology nursing news, Lindsay is an amateur backpacker and rollerblader. Email Lindsay at lfischer@mjhlifesciences.com
Defining and Quantifying the Oncology Nurse Navigator Role
October 7th 2021Deidra Hamilton, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, recently presented on how cancer institutions can clearly define the role of a nurse navigator to prevent scope creep and use gap analysis and metrics to showcase the value of a navigator in their program.
FDA Approves Cetuximab Indication in Combination With Encorafenib to Treat Metastatic CRC Subtype
September 29th 2021Cetuximab represents the first approved anti-EGFR antibody which, in combination with encorafenib, is now available to treat adults with pretreated metastatic CRC with a BRAF V600E mutation.
Cannabis May Help Manage Cancer-Related Symptoms and AEs, But Clinical Research Remains a Challenge
September 27th 2021An expert weighs in on the advantages of cannabis treatment for patients with cancer, and how nurses can help patients navigate the cannabis-oncology space, in spite of certain research limitations.
Addition of Darolutamide to ADT Shows Comparable Safety Profile Among Patients With nmCRPC
September 16th 2021Patients with nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer often undergo prolonged treatment periods, making the safety profile of therapies like darolutamide an important factor in optimum treatment selection.