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COVID-19 and the Rise of Texting in Health CareThe last thing patients want is to be put on hold or interrupted by calls at work.
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How Social Media Helps AYA Patients With Cancer Find SupportThe rise of social media platforms has helped foster a community for adolescent and young adult patients with cancer.
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Informing Patients With Cancer About the Potential Impact of Immunotherapy on PregnancyAn 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.
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Kara Morris and Christine Wylie on Oral Cryotherapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Mucositis in Breast CancerKara Morris, MSN, RN, OCN; and Christine Wylie, MSN, RN, OCN, discuss the benefits of oral cryotherapy for patients receiving dose-dense doxorubicin.
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Mirdametinib Boosts Outcomes, QOL in NF1-PNMirdametinib led to confirmed responses and meaningful pain and health-related quality of life improvements in both children and adults with neurofibromatosis type 1-associated PNs.
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Improved PFS Outcomes With Elacestrant Correlate With CDK4/6 Duration in ER+/HER2– Metastatic Breast CancerLonger 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.
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Meredith Cummings on Using Machine Learning to Predict Treatment-Related Adverse EventsMeredith Cummings BSN, RN, OCN, highlights her research on machine learning and its potential application in optimizing symptom management.
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Newly Approved Tebentafusp Requires Up-Front Active Toxicity Management in MelanomaTebentafusp, the first FDA-approved treatment option for patients with unresectable or metastatic uveal melanoma, may cause mild cytokine release syndrome, an expert explains.
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Eric Zack on Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Prevention and ManagementEric Zack, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, AOCN, BMTCN, describes disseminated intravascular coagulation and best nursing strategies to mitigate the severity of this condition.
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Hospice Professionals Use Mind, Body, and Movement Meditation to Reduce StressA program evaluated at Michigan State University has shown that meditation helps combat burnout and promote well-being among health care workers, particularly in hospice settings.
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Oncology Nurses Are Uniquely Qualified to Meet the Needs of Patients With Lung CancerAs with all patients with cancer, providing care for those with lung cancer involves both physiological and psychological aspects.
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Challenges and Impacts Faced by Undocumented Cancer Patients in the Health Care SystemUndocumented patients with cancer face additional barriers to care.
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La-Urshalar Brock on Testing for HER2 in Patients with Metastatic Breast CancerLa-Urshalar Brock, MSN, FNP-BC, CNM, discusses HER2 status and its implications for patients with breast cancer.
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Health Care Professionals Can Fight Burnout Through Their Diet“This is a holistic, functional and integrative approach to your mental well-being. So, you start small, and you build up on that. It is not an overnight fix; it is a slow and steady progress.”
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Nursing Education Can Be a Lifelong Marathon. Are You Ready for the Race?Nursing education should be viewed as a long-course endeavor rather than a sprint.
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Ridad and McKaig Discuss Oncology Nurse Perceptions on Medical CannabisAlyssa Ridad BSN-RN, OCN; and Amanda McKaig, BSN, RN, OCN, discuss oncology nurse perceptions of medical cannabis.
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Bring A Nuanced Approach to Venous Thromboembolism ManagementUnderstanding various clot characteristics and bleeding risk factors can help providers carefully manage acute venous thromboembolism.
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Kellie Zeichner Speaks to the Power of Standardized Monitoring Procedures for Patients With Rare TumorsKellie Zeichner BSN, RN, OCN, explains how her institution created a standardized monitoring procedure for insulinoma care.
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Does the CDC’s Proposed Opioid Prescribing Guideline Fall Short on Drug Testing?Although the CDC has put forth a strong effort to improve its opioid guidelines, many providers still feel that more can be done.
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Oncology Nurse Shares Inspiring Story of HopeLaurel Sopher was diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant at 15 weeks. Laurel's son, Alexander, was born in 2000. Laurel also delivered twin boys in 2004.
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Connecting All the Pieces: Helping Patients Make Sense of Their ChemotherapyChemotherapy education is a puzzle personalized for each patient. Each piece of the puzzle represents a different method of instruction to supplement nurses’ interpersonal teaching.
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Breast Cancer is Hard WorkBreast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among Black women of all ages and is increasing in younger women in the U.S.
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Nurses Leading the Way: Promoting Adherence to Oral Cancer MedicationsSandra Spoelstra, PhD, RN, of the Michigan State University College of Nursing, outlines the essential and growing role of oncology nurses in helping patients with cancer to manage their oral regimens
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Improve Medication Adherence With TechnologyWhen considering the importance of medication adherence, former US Surgeon General C. Everett Koop said it best: “Drugs don’t work in patients who don’t take them.” That was 35 years ago, and the issue remains a major area of concern for clinicians today.
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Challenges in Oncology PharmacyHoward Cohen, RPh, MS, FASHP, director of oncology pharmacy services, Smilow Cancer Center, Yale New Haven Health, discusses the challenges of cancer treatment from a pharmacy perspective.
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Not Your Father's Cancer...As members of Tom Brokaw's "greatest generation," Andy's grandfathers took up smoking at an early age, but subsequently they heeded the Surgeon General's warning and quit. Cessation didn't spare either man a later diagnosis-in one case 25 years later-of terminal lung cancer.
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Genetic Testing: Knowledge Is PowerSome patients with breast cancer might be apprehensive to undergo genetic testing, but it is crucial both for them and their family members. Lauren Carcas, MD, medical oncologist at the Miami Cancer Institute, discusses some main points nurses can make to these patients to encourage them to get tested.
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Amanda Kong on Patterns of Care in High and Low Level HospitalsAmanda Kong, MD, MS, associate professor of surgery at Medical College of Wisconsin, discusses patterns of care in high- and low-volume hospitals.
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Caregivers' Mental Health Varies by GenderEven with the rise in male caregivers for patients with cancer, little research has been done to ensure there is effective support for both male and female caregivers. Several researchers have reported that men experience fewer negative aspects of caregiving (such as depression) compared with female caregivers.
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Seth Eisenberg Compares the Effectiveness of Plastic-Backed Pads Vs The Splashblocker in Reducing Toilet AerosolsSeth Eisenberg, ASN, RN, OCN, BMTCN, discusses his research comparing plastic-backed pads and the Splashblocker.
