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Aliènne Salleroli on Starting the DEI Conversation in Oncology NursingAliènne Salleroli, MS, BSN, RN, OCN, underscores the importance of open dialogue surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion in oncology leadership.
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Michelle Mollica on Individualizing Care Plans for Cancer SurvivorsMichelle Mollica, PhD, MPH, RN, OCN, of the National Cancer Institute, discusses how childhood cancer survivors may face different challenges than adult or geriatric patients.
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Bring A Nuanced Approach to Venous Thromboembolism ManagementUnderstanding various clot characteristics and bleeding risk factors can help providers carefully manage acute venous thromboembolism.
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Kara Morris and Christine Wylie on Oral Cryotherapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Mucositis in Breast CancerKara Morris, MSN, RN, OCN; and Christine Wylie, MSN, RN, OCN, discuss the benefits of oral cryotherapy for patients receiving dose-dense doxorubicin.
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Elizabeth Aronson Walks Through the Data Supporting Elranatamab Approval in Multiple MyelomaElizabeth Aronson, MSN, FNP-BCN, OCN, shares what stood out to her about the phase 2 MagnetisMM-3 trial assessing elranatamab in multiple myeloma.
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Five Researchers Awarded Pilot Project FundingEvery year, Huntsman Cancer Institute receives funding from the American Cancer Society to support the promising research of junior faculty.
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Rx Road Map: Abemaciclib (Verzenio)Sarah Montini, BSN, RN, OCN, provides an in-depth look at abemaciclib for the treatment of patients with breast cancer in a downloadable reference sheet.
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Hilda Haynes-Lewis and Rosaleen Bloom on Financial Toxicity and Workplace Stressors for Patients Undergoing RadiationHilda Haynes-Lewis, PhD, ANP-BC, AOCNP; and Rosaleen Bloom PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, AOCNS, discuss the ways a cancer diagnosis can impair an individual’s ability to work normally.
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Recognition of the Advanced Practice Preceptor Role in OncologyA tiered level preceptor recognition program offers a cost-effective organizational intervention designed to acknowledge and incentivize the contributions of advanced practice preceptors.
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Niraparib-Based Triplet Therapy Offers OS Advantage in BRCA1/2+ mCRPCThe median overall survival with niraparib, abiraterone acetate, and prednisone was 30.4 months vs 28.6 months with abiraterone acetate and prednisone alone.
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Melanie Darvish on Receiving an ONS Scholarship and What it Means to Be An Oncology NurseMelanie Darvish, BSN, RN, shares her experience attending the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Congress with an ONS Scholarship.
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Many Patients Are Under-Sedated During End-of-Life Cancer CareDavid 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.
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Goodman Highlights Potential Benefit of SBRT in Locally Advanced Pancreatic CancerKaryn A. Goodman, MD, MS, provides perspective on the potential advantages of stereotactic body radiation therapy in locally advanced pancreatic cancer.
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A Multidisciplinary Approach Improves a Patient’s Experience With Colon CancerEarly coordination with multiple specialty teams can maximize outcomes and improve quality of life for patients with complex metastatic disease.
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How I Counsel Patients About Lung Cancer ScreeningA lung cancer screening navigator offers their perspective on shared decision-making.
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Sherry Adkins Talks Primary Care Provider Communication Following CAR T-cell TherapySherry Adkins, MSN, ANP-C, discusses some key considerations in ensuring quality patient care after they have completed CAR T-cell therapy at a specialized center.
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Grace Choong and Matthew Goetz On the Impact of Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy Omission in ER+ Positive Breast CancerGrace Choong, MD; and Matthew Goetz, MD, discuss the effect of omitting adjuvant endocrine therapy for patients with estrogen receptor–positive breast cancer who were treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
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Considerations for Premenopausal Women With TNBCTriple-negative breast cancer often occurs in women younger than 40.
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Low and Maldonado on Leveraging Wearable Devices to Improve Inpatient AmbulationSarah Low RN, MSN, OCN, CMSRN; and Claudia Maldonado-Howell, RN, MSN, FNP, BS, CMSRN, discuss their research on wearable technology.
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Brianna Lutz on How to Improve Nurse Responsiveness on an Inpatient Oncology UnitBrianna Lutz, MSN, RN, OCN, discusses a red-and-green dot hourly column that shows which patients with cancer have been attended to in the past hour.
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Kelley Rone on the Evolving Role of Immunotherapy in GI CancersKelley A. Rone, DNP, RN, AGNP-c, discusses the advantages associated with immunotherapy in the treatment of patients with gastrointestinal cancers.
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Consolidation Durvalumab Improves Survival in Limited Stage SCLCDurvalumab monotherapy as consolidation therapy in limited-stage small cell lung cancer produced a clinical benefit in patients from the phase 3 ADRIATIC trial.
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Cancer Center gets $1.1M gift for holistic cancer careThe gift is from the estate of Tom and Catherine Culley, longtime residents of the East Coast and worldwide travelers.
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Oncology Drug Crash Course: Teclistamab-cqyv (Tecvayli)Amanda Warner, MS, BSN, RN, OCN, who is manager of research informatics & real world evidence with Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, provides an in-depth look at teclistamab in a downloadable fact sheet.
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Dr. Geyer Highlights Optimal Dosing Strategies for New Olaparib Indication in Breast CancerCharles E. Geyer, MD, FACP, discusses dosing strategies and adverse event management with olaparib.
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Opinion: Wilderness Therapy Offers Benefits to Patients With CancerWilderness therapy is a nontraditional form of therapy that uses components of exposure to outdoor activity and mental health treatment.
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Advice for New Nurse Practitioners Working With Patients With Endometrial CancerClosing their discussion, the panel shares advice for new nurse practitioners caring for patients who have endometrial cancer.
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Setting Boundaries Can Be a Challenge for Nurse NavigatorsJanelle Wagner, RN, OCN, Senior Manager of Patient Navigation Program for Community Sites, highlights some challenges commonly associated with nurse navigation, and how nurses can overcome them.
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Kate Sandstrom on Ensuring Patient Follow-Up With Radiation Oncology TeamsKate Sandstrom, MSN, APRN-BC, AOCN, discusses the importance of including the radiation oncology team in a patient’s long-term care plan.
