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Jonathan Trent on Trabectedin for Soft Tissue SarcomaJonathan Trent, MD, PhD, associate director for clinical research, director of the Sarcoma Medical Research Program at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, discusses the approval of trabectedin to treat patients with soft tissue sarcoma.Â
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Megan McCann Discusses Risk of Breast Cancer Among Young WomenWomen under 40 who find a suspicious lump in their breast often have their cancer fears dismissed and are told “you are too young for breast cancer,” according to Megan McCann, associate director of programs at the Young Survival Coalition. Here, she discusses breaking down that misconception that younger women can’t get breast cancer.
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Susan Schwartz on Providing Better Care After RadiotherapySusan Schwartz, MSN, RN, APN, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, discusses a program aimed at providing better care for patients following radiotherapy.
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NCCS Marks 30 Years of Cancer Survivorship AdvocacyThe National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship recenly celebrated its 30th anniversary.
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Where New Updates in Genitourinary Cancer Continue to Come FromThe genitourinary cancer space has seen a lot of updates in the past 5-10 years, but where are they all coming from so suddenly? Oncology Nursing News spoke with Michael Lai, ARNP, a nurse practitioner at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, about how the genitourinary cancer space has been able to have so many updates recently.
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Institute for Clinical Immuno-Oncology (ICLIO) Delivers Immunotherapy Education in the Community SettingThe Insitute for Clinical Immuno-Oncology (ICLIO) are supporting multidisciplinary cancer teams to better deliver new and emerging cancer therapies.
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Complementary Therapies for Prostate Cancer TreatmentSome therapies can be safely integrated with traditional cancer care, but others can be harmful.
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When Cancer Came Into Our HomeDebilitating neuropathy led to Mark's diagnosis of WM, and he has been subjected to many rounds of plasmapheresis and a number of demanding treatments without great success.
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Fertility and Family Planning: Supportive Patient ConversationsWhen nurses speak to patients about fertility and family planning options, there are several things to keep in mind.
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Robert Pirka Discusses How Nurses Can Promote Clinical TrialsRobert Pirka, MD, Medical University of Vienna, discusses the role that nurses can play in making patients feel more comfortable about enrolling in a lung cancer clinical trial.
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Paloma Pearson on Technology in HealthcarePaloma Pearson, manager of clinical operations, Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Medical Center, talks about how technology is changing the landscape of healthcare.
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Despite Benefits, Screening for Lynch Syndrome Often OverlookedMuch work needs to be done to increase Lynch syndrome screening rates and better understand the factors that are associated with low testing rates.
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Terri Horton-O'Connell Discusses the Goals of the Foundation for Women's CancerTerri Horton-O'Connell, Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations, Foundation for Women's Cancer, discusses the goals of the foundation.
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Starting at "Zero" - Achieving Hospice and Palliative Care CertificationLeaders from Yale Smilow saw an opportunity to create an educational program to facilitate certification of inpatient and outpatient nurses in hospice and palliative care.
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Pierre Adams on Being Diagnosed with Cancer During PregnancyPierre Adams shares her story on being diagnosed while being pregnant with twins
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Balancing AEs With Improved Survival in MyelomaWhen given before a stem cell transplant, busulfan plus melphalan, improved progression-free survival in patients with myeloma, but came with some extra adverse events.
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National Brain Tumor Society Launches New Initiative to Defeat Pediatric Brain TumorsNew Awareness and Funding Campaign Aims to Transform Global Research Efforts and Accelerate Clinical Trials for Pediatric Brain Tumor Patients
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Balancing Work and Breast CancerA recent survey found that 77% of working women with breast cancer, including those with metastatic disease, feel that working aids in their recovery.
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Reducing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream InfectionsDecreasing hospital associated infection rates including Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections is an issue of ongoing focus nationwide.
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Andrew D. Zelenetz Discusses What Patients With Cancer Aren't Telling Their DoctorsAndrew D. Zelenetz, Md, PhD, medical director of quality informatics at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses what patients often do not tell their doctors but discuss with their nurses.
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Dawn Hershman on Survivorship Care PlansDawn Hershman, MD, discusses survivorship care plans and how to refine survivorship care moving forward.
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Jackie Herigodt Discusses Supporting the Caregiver of the Cancer PatientJackie Herigodt, cancer support specialist/outreach coordinator, Imerman Angels, discusses the importance of supporting the caregiver in addition to supporting the cancer patient.
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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.
