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When a Symptom Intervention Works, Why Not Use It?
April 29th 2016When oncology nurses move proactively to learn more about and use proven effective “green-lighted” interventions like exercise and muscle relaxation in their daily practice, it can go a long way in helping patients and their caregivers manage symptoms associated with a cancer diagnosis like fatigue and anxiety.
Nurse-Led Study Evaluates Safe Use of Nephrostomy Tube to Deliver Chemotherapy and Biotherapy
April 29th 2016Researchers at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey are testing the possibility of sending treatment drugs directly to the kidney in patients with upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma in situ or small tumors in the kidney area.
Ellyn Matthews Addresses Misconceptions About Sleep Disturbances
April 28th 2016Ellyn Matthews, PhD, RN, AOCNS, CBSM, who holds the Elizabeth Stanley Cooper Endowed Chair in Oncology Nursing at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, addresses common misconceptions that patients with cancer have about sleep disturbances.
41st ONS Congress Showcases Resources and Insights for Today's Oncology Nurse
April 28th 2016A team of editors from Oncology Nursing News and CURE magazine will be in San Antonio at the 41st Annual ONS Congress covering sessions and interviewing nurses about their research of interest to oncology professionals and to the patients and survivors they tweet.
Abdominal Radiation May Increase Diabetes Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors
January 20th 2016Previous studies have linked radiation to the pancreas during childhood to an increased risk of type 1 or 2 diabetes, and in a recent small study, researchers investigated the mechanisms leading to abnormal glucose and insulin dynamics in survivors of childhood cancers.
Weight-Loss Intervention Improves Fitness in Cancer Survivors
January 19th 2016Mounting research continues to show increased risk of cancer recurrence and death in obese individuals, but findings of a new study highlight the benefits of weight-loss interventions for overweight and obese cancer survivors.
Addressing Cisplatin's Late Effects in Testicular Cancer Survivors
January 16th 2016New research shows that survivors of testicular cancer may have an increased burden of morbidity after being treated with cisplatin-based chemotherapy, with obesity, neuropathies, and tinnitus and hearing loss among the most prevalent late effects.
Complete Guideline Adherence Low Among Young Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors
January 12th 2016Despite national evidence- and consensus-based guidelines on posttreatment care, less than half of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with Hodgkin lymphoma receive all of the recommended services within the first year after treatment, according to results of a pilot study being presented at the 2016 Cancer Survivorship Symposium.
CIPN Widespread in Survivors and Leads to More Falls
January 12th 2016Nearly half of all women report symptoms of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) long after their cancer treatment has ended, and those with the condition have a significantly higher risk of falls, altered walking patterns, and other difficulties in physical functioning, a new study has found.
Personalized Survivorship Care Plans Key for Low-Income Breast Cancer Survivors
January 12th 2016New research has found that low-income breast cancer survivors are more likely to adhere to recommended survivorship care if they receive counseling along with a treatment summary and survivorship care plan (TSSP).
Telephone Intervention Reduces Unplanned Hospitalizations for Patients With Blood Cancers
April 30th 2015A navigator-designed, proactive, weekly, telephone support call to help patients with blood cancers manage their symptoms between appointments was able to significantly reduce unplanned hospitalizations at a Colorado cancer center.
Navigation Program Increases Uptake of Lung Cancer Screening and Facilitates Follow-Up
April 29th 2015A nurse navigator–led program aimed at improving awareness, access, and uptake of low-dose CT screening for individuals at high risk of lung cancer resulted in improved screening rates with the potential to improve patient outcomes by catching the disease at its earliest stages.
"Welcome to the Walk-through Colon" and Other GI Navigation Success Stories
April 27th 2015Oncology nurse navigators are known for identifying gaps in cancer care, being proactive in setting goals to address them, and designing specific interventions that lead not only to better-and measurable-outcomes but also to increased patient satisfaction.
For Cancer Patients, Chamomile and Honey are More Than Teatime Fare
April 25th 2015The concerns a family might have when a loved one develops squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity might seem obvious: fear that the patient will have a shorter life due to advanced disease, empathy for her pain, and a feeling of isolation in facing a rare presentation of cancer.
Join the Conversation: Using Social Media to Enhance Your Practice
April 25th 2015Do social media platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook represent an opportunity for oncology nurses to network and keep up with the latest in evidence-based practice, or are they a time-sucking nuisance, and even worse, a possible professional landmine?
More Patient Interest in Clinical Trials an Opportunity to Boost Enrollment
April 24th 2015While clinical trials remain a treatment option and play a significant role in furthering cancer research in treatment, symptom management and survivorship, less than 5% of patients participate in them, and 40% of patients report that they do not understand the idea of a clinical trial.