Lisa Schulmeister, MN, RN, ACNS-BC, OCN , FAAN

In an "Art of Oncology" column in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Nandita Khera, MBBS, MPH from the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ, proposes that financial toxicity is an important effect of cancer treatment that can be as devastating as other adverse medical events.

My eye doctor recently added an extra wide chair in his waiting room, which got me thinking about the prevalence of obesity.

When depression is identified, it often goes untreated.

Although lung cancer incidence is decreasing in the United States, the details about this trend are unknown.

ASCO notes that by 2030, the number of new cancer cases in the United States will increase by 45%, and cancer will become the nation's leading cause of death, largely as a result of the aging of our population.

Cologuard is indicated to screen adult men and women aged 50 years or older who are at typical average-risk for CRC

An expert panel and focus groups in Michigan created Guidelines for the Primary Care Management of Prostate Cancer Post-Treatment Sequelae in 2009 and published an update in July 2014.

Two studies suggest that they do.

New two drug oral regimen found to be superior to a commonly used regimen.

Clinical practice guidelines show no agents prevent this side effect.

Meta-analysis finds more research is needed.

Data on electronic cigarette, or e-cigarettes, suggests that sales are up and it's predicted that e-cigarette sales will exceed cigarette sales in the next decade.

Back in 2005, the Surgeon General issued a health advisory about radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and called it a completely preventable health threat.

"AMEN" mnemonic may assist in sustaining hope.

Cancer survivors (defined as people with a history of a cancer diagnosis) represent 4.6% of the U.S. population. The number of survivors is projected to increase at least 30% during the next ten years, and will likely reach 18 million people in the U.S.

Study examines physical and mental health outcomes of treatment.

Researchers are now asking the question of why?

In 2012, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) convened a working group to explore the overdiagnosis of cancer, which often leads to the overtreatment of cancer.

Key findings and recommendations from ASCO.

New resources available for providers and patients.

Less than 5% of oncologists surveyed provide a written survivorship care plan to patients.

Healthcare providers are expected to advise patients about the potential effects of cancer treatment, including impact on fertility. In many facilities, it's a required component of the informed consent process.

ASCO panel develops screening and management guidelines

Failure to identify and treat symptoms reduces quality of life.

No agents are recommended for the prevention of CIPN.

Benefits seen when intake is 7 or more servings per day.

Continued monitoring of long-term effects of these drugs is warranted.

Study from one cancer center shows low knowledge and comfort levels.

Electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, are battery-operated products designed to contain cartridges that deliver aerosolized additives.

Very few (1.3%) clinical cancer studies focus on people of non-white races.