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David Hui, MD, MSc, from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses findings indicating that patients with agitated delirium may be under-sedated, in accordance with their personalized sedation goal.

Patients with various solid tumor types experienced improved antitumor immunity after adhering to a diet with severe caloric restrictions.

A study conducted by Embracing Carers found that unpaid caregivers experienced negative key changes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A comparative analysis indicated that lisocabtagene maraleucel generated superior quality of life in patients with relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma compared with the current standard of care.

Kathy Burns, MS, APRN-CNS, AGCNS-BC, of the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, comments on the importance of self-awareness as an oncology nurse when working to overcome one’s implicit bias.

Updates from the ongoing INSEMA trial suggest that patients with early-stage breast cancer maintain superior quality of life by forgoing sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary lymph node dissection.

Longer travel times and fewer available resources can make rural cancer care particularly challenging, but oncology nurses may play a crucial role in promoting screenings in these areas.

Bruce Carleton, PharmD, FCP, FISPE, discusses the implications of research findings indicating that very young children are at a higher risk of cisplatin-induced hearing loss.

As minimally invasive surgery for lung cancer increases in popularity, more patients are recovering at home, expanding the need for personalized caregiver education.

An expert discusses the value of enrolling patients with soft tissue sarcoma in histologically specific clinical trials.

Jessica MacIntyre, APRN, NP-C, AOCNP, explains how Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner Fellowship at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center prepares fellows for success.

Patient experience programs can improve quality of care and decrease organization costs, resulting in a more efficient and less expensive cancer care journey for patients.

The chair of the Institute of Pain and Palliative Care explains how patients with cancer may improve their treatment outcomes with palliative care.

Christopher Zorn, clinic operations administrator of Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University, discusses how Winship Cancer Institute fosters a safe, yet festive, holiday environment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Andrew Kass, MSN, RN, AGNP-C, AOCNP, discusses the impact fatigue can have on patients with cancer and how oncology nurses and APPs can help their patients address this common adverse event.

Medication is the biggest expense for breast, lung, lymphoma, and colorectal cancers.

Mental health was recognized as a priority by most oncologists. However, few felt they had the proper resources to provide adequate support. In addition, palliative care was found to be prescribed or referred too late.

With estimates pointing to 26.1 million cancer survivors by 2040, the care of these individuals will need to be more than a care plan in their electronic medical record.

Oncology nurses are often the main point of contact for newly diagnosed patients with cancer. We have the opportunity to ensure that each person starts their journey with equality and equity on their side.

Seventy-three percent of advanced practice providers reported that they are interested in becoming more involved with clinical trials.

Patients with high levels of amphiregulin were at a higher risk of an early death in acute graft-versus-host-disease, according to a presentation at the 2021 ASH Annual Meeting.

Belantamab mafodotin is an antibody-drug conjugate that functions by targeting BCMA and has demonstrated clinically meaningful activity in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Acalabrutinib was linked to a lower incidence of cardiovascular-related toxicities and overall toxicity burden compared with ibrutinib in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Axicabtagene ciloleucel improved the quality of life in patients with relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma receiving the agent as a second-line therapy.

Patients with myeloma who reported that their disease was incurable had lower quality of life. However, many patients may also have misconceptions about the curability of their disease.

On this episode of “The Vitals,” an expert in genetics discusses ongoing research to address cisplatin-induced hearing loss in pediatric patients with cancer.

Abatacept is now available for use in combination with certain immunosuppressants to prevent moderate to severe acute-graft-versus-host disease for select patients who have received unrelated donor hematopoietic stem cell transplant.

A presentation at the 2021 ASH Annual Meeting revealed a significant association between elevated white blood counts and thrombotic events among patients with polycythemia vera and controlled hematocrit levels.

Ibrutinib, both in the frontline setting and in the form of continuous treatment, was associated with improved quality of life over chemoimmunotherapy for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

If patients with cancer experience depression or anxiety, it can result in low clinical trial enrollment.