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Angela Simic Explains Party in a BoxAngela Simic explains the "Party in a Box" program which helps patients in the hospital long-term to celebrate big life-events.
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Ranjit Bindra on Navigating Dynamics with Parents in Pediatric OncologyDr. Ranji Bindra explains the delicate balance that must go into treating the parents of patients in pediatric oncology.
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All Patients With GI Cancers Should Undergo NGSThe results of genetic testing could change a patient's treatment regimen.
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Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation and ALK-Positive Patient Group Partner to Encourage Members to Join Lung Cancer RegistryThe Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation (ALCF) is partnering with ALK Positive, an online community of over 1,200 members worldwide dealing with ALK-positive lung cancer, to encourage Lung Cancer Registry membership.
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The Importance of Identifying Anxiety and Depression in Men with Prostate CancerMen tend not to seek out help for psychosocial issues—notably less often than women do, but a recent survey of patients with prostate cancer showed that 97% felt there was a need to help patients recognize the symptoms of anxiety and depression and find treatment for them.
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Cachexia: A Tool to Identify It Earlier May Improve SurvivalRecent development of a tool to detect early signs of cachexia, characterized by muscle loss, anorexia and weakness, in patients with cancer may help with early diagnosis, leading to better prognosis and quality of life.
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What Constitutes a Grateful Patient?A grateful patient recognizes all the hard work that goes into their treatment and care, explained former NFL player Rolf Benirschke.
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Shared Decision Making in Adolescents and Young Adults With CancerFor patient autonomy and personalized cancer care, shared decision-making for AYA patients with cancer is an important strategy.
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Expert Discusses KRAS G12C Inhibitors for Patients with NSCLCFuture treatment for patients with the KRAS G12C mutation in NSCLC shows potential promise, according to a principal investigator studying the AMG 510 inhibitor.
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Vanna Dest Discusses the Risk Factors of Prostate CancerVanna Dest, MSN, APRN-BC, AOCN, Oncology Nurse Practitioner/Manager, Oncology APP, Smilow Cancer Hospital, discusses the risk factors of prostate cancer.
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The Importance of Caregivers During the Stem Cell Transplant ProcessAny patient with cancer needs a caregiver through the treatment journey, but it's even more vital for patients with cancer undergoing the stem cell transplant process.
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Sam Smith on the Association Between Adherence and Menopausal SymptomsSam Smith, PhD, discusses the relationship between menopausal symptoms and non-adherence in patients receiving tamoxifen.
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Supporting Children When a Parent Has CancerHow to coach parents and offer resources to help children cope.
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Sex After CancerThe surgeon who performed my first surgery, a total colectomy and left oophorectomy had no personality. He was always very serious and didn't fill me with any warm fuzzy feelings.
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Capturing the Patient's Voice: Reporting Cancer Treatment Toxicities in Clinical TrialsThe voice of the patient during clinical trials must be captured, to fully record the impact of treatment toxicity and symptoms.
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Eating During Head and Neck Cancer Treatment May Provide Better OutcomesWhile eating during treatment for head and neck cancer may be uncomfortable, Giselle Carnaby, PhD, MPH, CCC-SLP, ASHA fellow and professor at University of Central Florida College of Health and Public Affairs, emphasizes that it is vitally important.
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Blood-Based Markers Improve Precision Medicine in Breast CancerBy better understanding the subtypes of breast cancer, clinicians can create more personalized and effective treatment plans for patients with breast cancer.
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Rapid Taper Plays Role in Suspected Opioid Misuse in Patients With CancerClinicians should consider a rapid taper approach for patients with cancer who exhibit repeated signs of opioid misuse, an expert said.
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Joaimee Cutrone on Raising Awareness of Male Breast CancerJoaimee Cutrone, BSN, RN, discusses the importance of awareness for male breast cancer.
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Eric Vachon on a Self-Intervention for Compassion Fatigue in NursesEric Vachon, BSN, PhD candidate, Michigan State University, discusses the necessity of self-intervention for nurses to combat compassion fatigue.
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Sharon Lee Parker Discusses Her Job as the Director of Patient Advocacy at JTCCSharon Lee Parker, director of patient advocacy, John Theurer Cancer Center (JTCC), discusses her job duties and her philosophy on patient hospitality.
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Carmela Hardy on Telephone Triage to Ease Patient AnxietyCarmela Hardy, RN, Regional Cancer Care Associates, Central Jersey Division, talks about how a telephone triage system helps ease patient anxiety in an outpatient chemotherapy setting.
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Higher Risk of Thyroid Cancer Among Those With Breast Cancer HistoryAccording to a recent retrospective cohort analysis of a large national database, patients with a history of breast cancer have a higher risk of developing thyroid cancer than do the general population, particularly if they receive adjuvant radiation therapy.
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Raghav Sundar on New Ways to Potentially Reduce CIPNRaghav Sundar, MBBS, MRCP, MMed, National University Health System, Singapore, discusses the development of a new device that may be able to reduce chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).
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Understanding Prostate Cancer Mutations Is CriticalGenetic mutations that were previously associated with breast and ovarian cancer also have implications for men with prostate cancer.
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Treating Bone Disease Improves Myeloma OutcomesAll patients with myeloma should be treated for bone disease.
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Loneliness: The New Smoking, Part 2This second installment of this blog on loneliness focuses on how loneliness may compromise health and can be combatted against.
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Norman (Carl) Swart on the Importance of Adequate Palliative CareNorman (Carl) Swart, discusses the importance of palliative care for patients with cancer. Swart also comments on the importance of training nurses in this area.
