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Immunotherapy-Related Colitis: A 'Hot Topic'Patients who develop immunotherapy-related colitis tend to have better outcomes, so it is important to get them back on treatment as soon as possible.
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Carol Blecher Discusses Ways to Improve a Patient's Adherence to Oral Cancer MedicationsCarol Blecher, RN, MS, AOCN, APNC, CBPN-C, CBCN, an advanced practice nurse and clinical educator at the Trinitas Regional Medical Center/Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center in Elizabeth, New Jersey, gives advice on how to improve a patient's adherence to oral cancer medications.
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Cell-Free DNA Can Improve GI Cancer DetectionCell-free DNA could be the next big breakthrough in detecting gastrointestinal cancers, according to Brian M. Wolpin, MD, MPH, director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, and director of the Hale Family Center for Pancreatic Cancer Research at Dana-Farber Cancer.
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Susan Rafte on the Increasing Role of Advocates in Breast Cancer CareAfter being diagnosed with breast cancer, Susan Rafte and her sister started The Pink Ribbons Project is a Houston-based nonprofit that provides surrounding communities with access to fundamental breast health services via awareness programs, fundraising events and community collaboration.
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PanCAN Funds Innovative Scientists through Research Grants ProgramThis year, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) awarded 9 grants to 12 researchers at 11 institutions in the US, Canada, and France, totaling $4.2 million.
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Oncology Nurses as Patient AdvocatesOncology nurses can make the world of a difference when it comes to patient care, and it is crucial that they work together with other members of the treatment team to ensure the best outcomes, according to Sally Werner, MSHA, BSN, RN, senior vice president, affiliate relations at Cancer Support Community.
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Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates Among African AmericansColorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death among African Americans. The CRC mortality rate among African Americans is 29.8% compared with 19.5% among Caucasians.
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Why Be an Oncology Nurse? Perspective from a PatientA grateful patient explains why she loves the nurses who take care of their patients every single day.
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Improving Patient Care With Interprofessional Collaborative Oncology PracticeTo meet the complex healthcare demands of today's patients, healthcare professionals need to learn how to practice as members of an interprofessional collaborative team.
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Brianna Hoffner Stresses Collaboration When Treating Complex Immune-Related Adverse EventsBrianna Hoffner reminds oncology nurses to collaborate with colleagues in other departments when treating patients with immune-related adverse events.
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Rapid Response Teams and End-of-Life Care in OncologyRapid response teams (RRT) are used extensively in many hospitals, including major cancer centers; however, research shows that adverse outcomes are more common for patients who require RRT intervention than among the general hospital population.
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Certain Risk Factors Affect Chemo-Related Functional Decline in Elderly WomenWomen aged 65 and older undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer have a higher risk of experiencing a decline in their ability to function physically, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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Exploring New Treatment Options in Triple-Negative Breast CancerThe treatment of TNBC is rapidly evolving, with immotherapies, AR-targeted agents and targeted therapies.
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Dr. Abernethy Discusses Burnout in Palliative Care CliniciansAmy P. Abernethy, MD, PhD, associate professor, School of Nursing, director, Duke Center for Learning Health Care, Duke University School of Medicine, discusses a survey that evaluated burnout among palliative care clinicians in the United States.
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Alison Morris on Screening for Distress and Nurse-Led AlgorithmsAlison Morris, RN, OCN, a Hematology/Oncology nurse practitioner at Stanford Health Care, discusses screening patients with cancer for emotional and physical distress as well as developing a nurse-led algorithm to categorize distress.
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Charles Kamen on Cancer-Related Distress in LGBT PatientsCharles Kamen, PhD, University of Rochester Medical Center, discusses the disparity that LGBT patients face when it comes to cancer-related stress and depression.
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Exploring the Leadership Role of Advanced Practice Provider ManagerIn 2010, Smilow Cancer Hospital (SCH) at Yale New Haven and Yale Cancer Center (YCC) transitioned from a multisite cancer care delivery system that was both university- and hospitalbased to a new, state-of-the-art, 14-story comprehensive cancer center building.
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The Effects of a Child's Cancer on the Parents' RelationshipWhen parents are involved in the care of a child with cancer, they experience both positive and negative changes in their relationships, communication, stress, and their roles.
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Anne Kolenic on End-of-Life Communication SkillsAnne Kolenic, RN, BSN, OCN, University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, Cleveland, Ohio, discusses a pilot study that examined novice nurses' end-of-life communication skills while measuring their confidence levels on the subject.
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Enhancing Peer Review to Support APN PracticeYale-New Haven Hospital (YNHH) currently credentials more than 400 advanced practice nurses (APNs) who practice in a wide range of roles and geographic locations. The number of practitioners more than doubled in the past 3 years, and now more than 50 APNs are practicing in oncology in Smilow Cancer Hospital at YNHH and at community care centers.
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CancerCare Prepares to Provide Vital Support for Cancer Patients Affected by Hurricane Florence2018 Hurricane preparedness fund to aid Southeastern residents living with cancer
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Harpreet Singh on Clinical Trial Eligibility in the Elderly Cancer PopulationHarpreet Singh of the FDA discusses how clinical trial populations are not always reflective of the population of patients who eventually end up getting treated by the therapies.
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New Patient-Centered Care Standards: What's Ahead for Nurses and Navigators?As the clock ticks closer to the January 1, 2015 deadline for the implementation of the new Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards, I've been asking nurses and patient navigators this question: What are you going to focus on come January 2, 2015 and beyond? What's next?
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Amy E. Moore on Pain Management for Patients Undergoing Bone Marrow BiopsyAmy E. Moore, MSN, BSN, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, discusses pain management in adult patients with cancer who are having bone marrow aspiration and biopsy.
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Anna Ferguson, RN, BSN, on Talking About Hope with Cancer PatientsAnna Ferguson RN, BSN, research nurse, Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, on talking about hope with patients who have cancer.
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Dr. Ganz on Survivorship Care Plans for Patients with CancerPatricia Ganz, MD, UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses how to better integrate survivorship plans for patients with cancer.
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Nurse Answers: Is Your Job Depressing?Oncology nurses are often faced with the question, "Isn't your job depressing?" Hear what what radiation oncology nurse had to say.
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The "Missing Link" in Hematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationAs clinical providers, the ability to meet the science of medicine with its physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial impact it has on patients is often unintentionally overlooked or, at the very least, minimized during the active treatment phase of care; therefore, the purpose and potential benefits that result from integrating palliative care early on in the process is missed.
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Challenges In AML TreatmentElderly patients with AML have long faced limited options for their treatment, but that is no longer the case. However, challenges still remain in the treatment of this patient population.
