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ACCC Marks 15th Anniversary of Oncology Pharmacy Education NetworkACCC is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Oncology Pharmacy Education Network by honoring its founders.
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Juanita Madison Describes the Provenge Treatment ProcessJuanita Madison from Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Describes the Provenge Treatment Process
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Michael Birrer on Predicting Outcomes in Ovarian CancerMichael Birrer, MD, PhD, Harvard Medical School, discusses what he hopes to discover as factors that influence long-term survival in patients and survivors with ovarian cancer.
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How Will All the Other Needed Care Be Provided During the Pandemic?Given the health care system’s current inability to properly address the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, it is fair to wonder how much other important healthcare will be neglected during the outbreak. We might also wonder what additional negative impact this will have on Americans’ health status.
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Navigating Pregnancy and a Breast Cancer DiagnosisIf you meet a patient who is pregnant with a breast cancer diagnosis, a nurse navigator is invaluable, and there are many important considerations.
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You Don't Have to Face Lung Cancer AloneIf you're facing a lung cancer diagnosis, it's not uncommon to feel afraid, confused, overwhelmed or just plain alone.
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Dr. Frederic C. Kass on the Importance of Genetic Counseling in OncologyFrederic C. Kass, MD, discusses the importance of genetic counseling in oncology.
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Tracy Krimmel on Overcoming Challenges in Oncology NursingTracy Krimmel, MSN, AOCN, APRN-BC, Nurse Manager, Adult Clinic Staff, the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, goes over challenges oncology nurses face.
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CBTF Programs and ResearchChildren's Brain Tumor Foundation explains the importance of their research and programs.
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William Pirl on the Importance of Nurses in Cancer CareWilliam Pirl, MD, a psychiatrist and director of the Center of Oncology and Behavioral Sciences at Massachusetts General Hospital and associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, discusses the importance of nurses in cancer care.
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Promoting BRCA AwarenessBy taking the nonthreatening approach of consulting a genetic counselor, plus the simple act of sending out a freshly collected 1-cc sample of saliva, I will affect not only my health but also the well-being of my daughters, son, and grandchildren.
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Is it Time to Think Outside the Box?: New Approaches to Genetics ServicesThe demand for genetic services has never been greater. Vast advances in genetic technology, Angelina Jolie's disclosure that she is a BRCA mutation carrier, and the Supreme Court ruling on gene patents have hurled genetic services into the mainstream. Since the Supreme Court ruling last year, the cost of germline (hereditary) genetic testing has plummeted and now includes panels of genes.
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A Life Redirected: Pursuing a Nursing Career After OsteosarcomaIn the summer of 2010, 20-year-old physical therapy student Hannah Komai was diagnosed with low-grade osteosarcoma after an incisional biopsy.
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Patient Communication Tool Improves Patient Satisfaction With Oral Chemotherapy ProvisionSmilow Cancer Hospital, a large academic, National Cancer Institute–designated center with 10 community locations in Connecticut, has a standardized, centralized process for oral chemotherapy prescription management to ensure safe administration to patients
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Immunotherapy A First in Treating Merkel Cell CarcinomaThe immunotherapy agent, avelumab (Bavencio) is the first drug to receive approval to treat Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), a rare form of skin cancer. Carrie Best was the first patient to enroll in a clinical trial of avelumab, the first to receive the drug for Merkel cell carcinoma, and the first to become cancer-free.
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Faces of Blue: Marvin ArrivillagaAfter immigrating from El Salvador at age 19, 22-year-old Marvin Arrivillaga had completed his requirements for joining the U.S. Navy and was preparing to leave for basic training.
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Nick Dionne-Odom on the Impact of Family Caregivers on SurvivalNick Dionne-Odom, PhD, of University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing discusses the impact that family caregivers have on patient survival.
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Navigating Breast Cancer Survivorship: Sustaining the Good NewsForty years after the declaration of war on cancer, one of the most profound shifts in cancer care today is a new focus on treating those living beyond cancer, as well as those living with cancer.
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Identifying Signs of Neurotoxicity From CAR T-Cell TherapyCAR T-cell therapies are a revolutionary form of treatment for patients with cancer, but it does come with its unique adverse events.
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Inna Tsuker Discusses Qutenza to Treat Neuropathic PainInna Tsuker, PharmD, BCPS, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, discusses the Qutenza patch, a little-known treatment for neuropathic pain.
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David Reardon on Caring for Patients With GlioblastomaDavid Reardon, MD, clinical director, Center for Neuro-Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, discusses caring for patients with glioblastoma.
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Robin McConnell Discusses Nutrition in Cancer CareRobin McConnell, from John Theurer Cancer Center, Discusses Nutrition in Cancer Care
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Understanding Multigene Testing for Breast CancerThis article reviews the types of genes included in multigene panels for breast cancer, and the risks associated with those genes.
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Dr. Weigert on Using Bilateral Ultrasound to Screen Women with Dense BreastsJean Weigert, MD, head of breast imaging for the Hospital of Central Connecticut, discusses a study conducted in Connecticut to see if the addition of screening breast ultrasound in women with mammographically normal but dense breasts has increased breast cancer detection.
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Why I Am Passionate About NavigationMy story serves as a reminder that every patient and family I meet as an oncology nurse navigator deserves the care I wanted my father to have.
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Nurses Must Adapt to Meet the Needs of a Diverse Patient PopulationRapid changes occurring nationally and worldwide—including shifts in demographics, languages, epidemiological patterns, and social systems— have direct implications for patient care. These trends are projected to continue, and nurses need to be prepared to care for increasingly diverse patient populations.
