Authors


Chevon Rariy, MD

Latest:

Cancer Care More Accessible Thanks to Launch of Telehealth and In-Home Infusion programs

Chevon Rariy, MD, outlines patient eligibility criteria, and the alterations to the nurse patient relationship, as CTCA launches the novel Oncology Clinic at Home Program.


Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Sylvester’s Sexual Health After Cancer Program Expands to Meet Needs of Women with Cancer

Kristin E. Rojas, M.D., FACS, FACOG, assistant professor of surgical oncology in the DeWitt Daughtry Department of Surgery and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University Miami Miller School of Medicine, realized she had struck a chord with women being treated for cancer when she started the Menopause Urogenital Sexual Health and Intimacy Clinic (MUSIC).


Olivia West, MSN, RN, AG-ACNP-BC

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Recognition of the Advanced Practice Preceptor Role in Oncology

A tiered level preceptor recognition program offers a cost-effective organizational intervention designed to acknowledge and incentivize the contributions of advanced practice preceptors.


Shivani Gopalsami, RN, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP

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Wheatley and Gopalsami Highlight the Value of Interdisciplinary Collaboration in HSCT Care

Tia Wheatley, DNP, RN, AOCNS, BMTCN, and Shivani Gopalsami, RN, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, discuss the benefits and challenges of multidisciplinary collaboration in hematopoietic stem cell transplant care.


Benjamin P. Saylor

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Darolutamide Combination May Delay Disease Progression in Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer

Adding darolutamide to androgen deprivation therapy and docetaxel delayed the progression from metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer to metastatic castration-resistant disease.


Janice Post-White, PhD, RN, FAAN

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Overcoming The Burden of Guilt as A Nurse

Janice Post-White, PhD, RN, FAAN, an oncology nurse and caregiver, discusses how she handled the guilt she felt following her son’s leukemia diagnosis.


Ranee Mehra, MD

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Mehra Details the Importance of PD-L1 Expression in HNSCC Treatment Selection

Ranee Mehra, MD, discusses the link between PD-L1 expression and increased immunotherapy efficacy in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, and what future treatment options may look like for patients in this space.


Susan Samson, MSN, FNP-C

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Advanced Practice Providers Are Uniquely Suited for Survivorship Care

Advanced practice providers are the future of survivorship care because of the tremendous value they offer to the practice and its patients.


Edgardo Santos, MD, FACP

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Unmet Needs and Future Directions in the Management of CIM

Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, and Edgardo Santos, MD, FACP, offer closing remarks on unmet needs and future directions in the management of CIM including other disease states where trilaciclib may offer myeloprotective benefit.


Russ Conroy

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Osimertinib Sustains OS Improvement in EGFR-Mutant NSCLC

Osimertinib monotherapy and combination treatment had safety profiles consistent with previous data on use of the drug in EGFR-mutated NSCLC.


Joannie Clements

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Advancing CML Management Towards an Ideal Patient Journey

The panel concludes its discussion with insights on challenges and unmet needs in the CML treatment landscape, highlighting ways to better support patients and caregivers.


Aaron T. Gerds, MD, MS

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Key Takeaways for Patients With Myelofibrosis

Patients with myelofibrosis should reflect on their personal priorities and quality of life goals, understand the range of available JAK inhibitor treatment options, and openly communicate with their doctor to arrive at a shared decision for managing their disease.


Krista Gomez, MSN, BSN, RN, FNP-C

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Colorectal Cancer Screening: Education, Advocacy, and Action

It is essential to continue to develop and incorporate educational strategies to increase screening for colorectal cancer in our communities.


Shari Mycek

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Discrepancies Exist Between Actual Care and Trial-Based Recommendations in MCL

Discrepancies exist between actual patterns of care and recommendations based on clinical trials in adult patients with mantle cell lymphoma.


Jordyn Sava

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Enfortumab Vedotin and Pembrolizumab Effective in Treating Primary UTUC Lesions

Enfortumab vedotin alone and in combination with pembrolizumab showed promise in patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma, particularly those ineligible for standard chemotherapy.


Kristin Barber, APRN, AOCNP, FNP-BC

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Oncology Drug Crash Course: Tucatinib and Trastuzumab for HER2+ CRC

Tucatinib was first approved by the FDA for the treatment of patients with HER2-positive advanced unresectable or metastatic breast cancer in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine on April 17, 2020.


Joyce O’Shaughnessy, MD

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Evolving Treatment Strategies in Early HER2+ Breast Cancer

Experts discuss how, nearly half of patients diagnoses with HER-2 positive metastatic brain cancer do develop brain metastasis. It is thought that larger molecule treatments such as the monoclonal antibodies likely do not cross an intact blood brain barrier which is often why patients develop brain metastases


Lindsay Fischer

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T-Cell Engagers Take Center Stage in Large B-Cell Lymphoma

Bispecific antibodies that engage T cells are an effective treatment modality in relapsed/refractory disease and are an important new treatment for relapsed large B-cell lymphoma.


Julie McGuire RN, MSN

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Opinion: Now Is the Time to Optimize Electronic Health Record Systems

Buying one for your practice or enhancing the one you have will help you cut costs and boost your financial stability.


David Dingli, MD, PhD

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Closing Reflection: A Journey of Understanding and Resilience

Panelists discuss how emerging treatments, digital health tools, and enhanced care coordination could streamline disease management and improve quality of life while identifying opportunities to strengthen provider communication and access to resources.


Kristin M. Daly, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP

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Kristin Daly on the Difference Between Somatic and Germline Variants in Precision Oncology

Kristin M. Daly, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, highlights the difference between somatic and germline variants.


Cleveland Clinic

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Cleveland Clinic Opens New Cancer Center in Abu Dhabi

The state-of-the-art facility represents the organization’s vision of global cancer care


Sharon Kauffman, PhD, RN, CNE, NPD-BC, OCN

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Oncology Drug Crash Course: Pirtobrutinib (Jaypirca)

Sharon Kauffman, PhD, RN, CNE, NPD-BC, OCN, provides an in-depth look at pirtobrutinib in a downloadable reference sheet.


Marie Garcia, RN, OCN

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Innovative Program Reduces Nurse Turnover and Fosters Development

The US Oncology Network (The Network) has developed one of the most comprehensive programs in the nation to support the professional development and retention of new oncology nurses.


Josh Weiner

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COVID-19 and the Rise of Texting in Health Care

The last thing patients want is to be put on hold or interrupted by calls at work.


Marlee Kiel, LCSW

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How Social Media Helps AYA Patients With Cancer Find Support

The rise of social media platforms has helped foster a community for adolescent and young adult patients with cancer.


Iryna Singh, NP

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Informing Patients With Cancer About the Potential Impact of Immunotherapy on Pregnancy

An expert explores the complexities of immunotherapy during pregnancy, highlighting risks to the fetus and the crucial role of oncology nurses in patient education and management.


Christine Wylie, MSN, RN, OCN

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Kara Morris and Christine Wylie on Oral Cryotherapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Mucositis in Breast Cancer

Kara Morris, MSN, RN, OCN; and Christine Wylie, MSN, RN, OCN, discuss the benefits of oral cryotherapy for patients receiving dose-dense doxorubicin.


Ariana Pelosci

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Elotuzumab/PVd Combo Elicits Response in Relapsed/Refractory MM

Elotuzumab plus pomalidomide, bortezomib, and dexamethasone showed tolerability in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.


Sailaja Darisipudi

Latest:

Improved PFS Outcomes With Elacestrant Correlate With CDK4/6 Duration in ER+/HER2– Metastatic Breast Cancer

Longer duration of CDK4/6 inhibitor prior to treatment with elacestrant correlated with progression-free survival (PFS) improvements in patients with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer vs standard-of-care options.