Susan Schwartz on Providing Better Care After Radiotherapy

Nurses play a crucial role for patients with prostate cancer undergoing radiation treatment, according to a radiation oncology nurse.

In this episode of “The Vitals,” Sri Kota, MSN, BA, RN, OCN, reflects on nurse-specific takeaways from SABCS 2021, exciting changes in the breast cancer space, and the importance of patient education in the face of new regimens.

PSMA response was linked to improved metastasis-free survival in patients with oligometastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer.

Reference sheets gave new and experienced nurses alike snapshots of important information.

Overall, the transition from breast to genitourinary cancer has added depth and dimension to my knowledge of cancer care.