Practice Management

Oncology nurses play a key role in advocating for metastasis-directed therapy in prostate cancer.

Seth Eisenberg, ASN, RN, OCN, BMTCN, explained his research on a toilet cover for oncology nurses to potentially reduce exposure to infectious pathogens and hazardous drugs.

While ambient particle levels differed by HEPA filter status, Splashblocker significantly reduced particles emitted from toilet plume aerosols regardless.

Working with multidisciplinary teams and educating patients are key to treating patients with cancer while navigating newly approved treatments.

Working with interdisciplinary teams and nurse navigators to coordinate care across specialties is a facet of oncology nursing that may be overlooked, says an expert.

Jessie Desir, PhD, RN, AMB-BC, OCN, discussed the need for awareness about cancer subtypes and their prevalence in certain populations.

Although participants in the study had greater rates of nonadherence postintervention, those who reported nonadherence at baseline saw some increase in adherence.

Staying up to date with data from trials and information from organizations dedicated to cancer research is crucial for oncology nurses and APPs.

Oncology nurses and APPs play a key role in educating patients on BREAKWATER study findings and their impact on BRAF-mutant CRC treatment.

Patients who receive certain cancer treatments are at greater risk of secondary malignancies and must be educated accordingly.

Hazards of the LA wildfires necessitate awareness that first responders and those central to the fires may be at risk for developing cancer.

NCCN guidelines now recommend ctDNA testing for MRD assessment for patients with PET-positive DLBCL after treatment.

The FDA has released draft guidance with recommendations on tissue biopsies in clinical trials for adults and children.

This case demonstrates the pivotal role of a cohesive multidisciplinary team in navigating the complex care of oncology patients from diagnosis, treatment, and posttreatment surveillance.

New guidelines for basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma provide detailed criteria for diagnosing, staging, IGRST, and follow-up, among others.

Increased use of consultations, breast MRIs, genetic counseling, and other testing in high-risk patients were a direct result from nurse-led high risk referral protocols.

Advanced practice providers with independent chemotherapy prescribing privileges reported positive responses related to readiness, confidence, and satisfaction.

Applying diversity, equity, and inclusion to cancer clinics can help oncology nurses and APPs make an impact on patient care and research.

Developing a strong working relationships and understanding the physical and emotional demands of the oncology specialty are some ways nurses can address burnout, an expert said.

What should a patient do when there is an incidental finding on radiographic films? Is the patient responsible for following up, or is it the responsibility of the provider who ordered the imaging? What if they had the imaging done at an urgent care center or in the emergency department and they do not have a primary care provider?

Most cancer centers reported a shortage of at least 1 systemic therapy in a survey published by the NCCN.

Oncology rapid-access clinics should be essential to patient care standards across the oncology continuum.

An oncology nurse practitioner highlights the benefits of attending conferences like the ASCO Annual Meeting.

Using an artificial intelligence-based navigation tool to contact patients who missed their colonoscopy appointment may help them reschedule and potentially attend a new appointment.

Converting operating rooms into those that are able to filter surgical smoke and biological contaminants can make workplaces safer for nurses and other health care staff.

The implementation of a nurse navigator in a lymphedema program has helped patients with the condition obtain timely care, which can potentially improve outcomes.

The role of a verification nurse can lead to several benefits, including the prevention of errors from reaching the patient, decreased workload, and potential cost savings from less drug waste.

The newly appointed president of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) discussed healthcare policies that she and ONS will continue to advocate for in the cancer space.

Nurse coordinators should aim to transmit information to both the patient and caregiver during outpatient CAR T-cell treatment process.