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Dorothy N. Pierce on Advanced Practice Nurse Care in Radiation OncologyDorothy N. Pierce, APN-C, RN, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, provides an overview of advanced practice nurse care in radiation oncology.
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Higher Nursing Education Translates to Better Care for PatientsFor clinical nurse specialist and Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) member Anne Kolenic, DNP, APRN, AOCNS, her decision to pursue a DNP degree meant taking critical research results and implementing them to improve care at her institution.
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Do BTK Inhibitors Lead to Secondary Cancers?Patients with CLL prescribed BTK inhibitors may have a higher chance of developing secondary cancers, according to recent research.
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Mary Gullatte on the Impact of Oncology Nurses on PatientsMary Gullatte, president of the Oncology Nursing Society, explains the impact that oncology nurses have on the lives of both patients and their families.
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Supporting Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer From Diagnosis Through SurvivorshipAdolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 39 are a unique group of patients with distinct cancer epidemiology and developmental characteristics.
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Journal Club Bridges Research and Practice, Improving Patient CareThree oncology nurses at the Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven write about the Smilow Society, an interactive and innovative journal club enabling nurses to stay abreast of important research developments, which can then be translated directly into clinical practice.
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COVID-19 Pandemic Boosts Cancer-Related StressPatients on active therapy during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, as well as oncology care providers, have increased levels of perceived and posttraumatic stress, according to preliminary data from the COVIPACT study. These data highlight a gap in psychosocial support resources that help promote emotional resilience and reduce the risk of posttraumatic stress in patients on active therapy.
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Gwendolyn Quinn on Educating Nurses and Physicians About Reproductive HealthGwendolyn Quinn, PhD, discusses the importance of educating nurses and physicians about reproductive health.
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8 Simple Rules for Healthy EatingAmanda Bontempo, MS, RD, CSO, CDN, gives some tips for healthy eating. Join us on 4/18 at 1 PM for our tweetchat, with Bontempo as moderator, to discuss more nutrition.
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Improving Immunotherapy Implementation in Community PracticeThe ACCC created the Immuno-Oncology Institute to help community practices address up-and-coming questions around immunotherapy implementation.
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FDA Granted Enzalutamide Priority Review to Treat Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate CancerThe FDA has granted a priority review designation to a supplemental new drug application for enzalutamide (Xtandi) for the treatment of men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC), according to Astellas Pharma Inc. and Pfizer Inc., the codevelopers of the androgen receptor inhibitor.
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Dellann Elliott Mydland on Testing Brain Tumor TissueDellann Elliott Mydland, from the Chris Elliott Fund, discusses the importance of testing brain tumor tissue before surgery.
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Dr. Hershman Discusses the HOPE StudyDawn Hershman, MD, MS, medical oncologist, Columbia University Medical Center, discusses the HOPE Study, a randomized trial of exercise vs. usual care on aromatase inhibitor-associated arthralgias in women with breast cancer.
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New Nurses, Don't Give UpNow more than ever, it is important for new nurses to keep their head up and ensure that their voice is heard, according to Theresa Brown, RN.
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Ultrasound Device Receives FDA Clearance for Prostate CancerSonaCare Medical's Sonablate 450 ultrasound device has received de novo clearance by the FDA for ablation of prostate tissue.
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Cancer Care During COVID-19: Nurses Share Their PerspectivesThe pandemic may elicit fear, but nurses’ dedication to their patients remains steadfast.
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Lee Greenberger on Newly Approved Drugs for Multiple MyelomaLee Greenberger, PhD, chief scientific officer, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, discusses new agents that were recently approved for multiple myeloma.
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Navigating Sensitive Topics: From Food Security to Insurance CoverageFind ways to bring up these topics in patient conversations, while mitigating feelings of shame.
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Reaching Out, Getting Answers, to Understand Treatment OptionsThe patient's daughter had not been at the initial consult and thus had only secondhand information from her father and mother.
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Patients as Self-AdvocatesHow patients can be their own advocates and maximize their care team appointments by speaking up and asking questions.
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Go on the Offensive Against Colorectal CancerNurses can take part in turning the tide against the disease.
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JAK Inhibitors Build Momentum in Myelofibrosis TreatmentWith additional JAK inhibitors under exploration in the myelofibrosis pipeline, such as momelotinib and pacritinib, FDA-approved options continue to be utilized heavily in the paradigm, explained John O. Mascarenhas, MD.
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Linda Grush Explains How Debbie's Dream Foundation Helps Stomach Cancer PatientsLinda Grush, Illinois chapter president, Debbie's Dream Foundation, explains what happens when a patient with stomach cancer reaches out to the foundation for more information.
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Supportive Care for Patients With Head and Neck CancerPerforming frequent assessments and assisting with hygiene is vital to preserving and improving quality of life.
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Adverse Events of BRAF and MEK InhibitorsEach type of cancer treatment has its own adverse event (AE) profile, and BRAF and MEK inhibitors are no different.
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Patients and Fellow Providers Offer Advice for Oncology NursesA job in oncology nursing is both stressful and rewarding—whether you have been working in the profession for 10 days or 10 years. We recently asked our readers and cancer survivors what advice they would give to new oncology nurses. What follows is just some of the advice shared.
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Carmela Hoefling on Identifying and Treating Malnourished PatientsCarmela Hoefling, RN, MSN, APN-C, AOCNP, Rutgers Cancer Institue of New Jersey, discusses what oncology nurses can do to identify and treat patients who may be malnourished.
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Experimental Dosing Strategy With Sotorasib Plus Immunotherapy Helps Combat Hepatotoxicity in KRAS G12C+ NSCLCSotorasib is often associated with a high rate of hepatotoxic events, most of which are from elevated liver enzymes. However, a lead-in dosing strategy may help address this adverse event and improve patient tolerability.
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Skin Care Solutions for Patients With Cutaneous LymphomaSkin care is an important topic for every individual, but for cutaneous lymphoma patients, skin care can be the key to greatly improving your quality of life. By educating yourself about your skin, there are many things that you can do to keep your skin moisturized, soft and comfortable.
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Elizabeth Blasiak on the Hourly Rounding Program ResultsOncology Nurse Elizabeth Blasiak on the Results of the Hourly Rounding Program
