Brielle Benyon

In this episode, we spoke with Brown, a nurse and best-selling author, about her recent online petition to have a nurse on president-elect Joe Biden’s COVID-19 task force. She said that now, more than ever, it is vital for nurses to have their voices heard.

Nurses are much more than “doctors’ helpers,” and now the world is starting to see that.

Some states are allowing nurse practitioners to practice without physician oversight – an act that is long overdue, according to the AANP president.

Nurses are signing an online petition for a nurse to be a member of the COVID-19 task force.

For this episode, we'll hear from Matthew B. Schabath, an associate member of the Moffitt Cancer Center, about steps clinicians can take to create a more welcoming cancer care environment.

The FDA granted an accelerated approval to pembrolizumab (Keytruda) plus chemotherapy for the treatment of patients with locally recurrent, unresectable or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) with PD-L1 expression is CPS ≥10, according to the agency.

Durvalumab showed a promising survival boost in stage III non-small cell lung cancer, and the immunotherapy agent was not as toxic as some thought it would be.

A clinical trial nurse discussed the different roles of health care providers when conducting a clinical trial.

A pharmacist provides an overview of new intravenous cancer therapies that were approved in 2020.

A nurse practitioner discusses mutations, cancer sidedness, and treatment duration for patients with colorectal cancer.

Alex Trebek, host of the popular game show Jeopardy! died today, Nov. 8, 2020, according to a tweet from Jeopardy!. He was 80 years old.

Standard guidelines that determine who should undergo genetic testing may result in some cases falling through the cracks, according to recent research.

LGBTQ patients face disparities, but oncology clinicians reported wanting to learn more and create a more welcoming environment.

From compassionate listening to syringe water fights, children shared some creative ways that nurses have managed to make their care a bit less scary.

Oncology nurses reported not feeling heard in the political arena. However, they are advocating for themselves and patients in other ways.

The USPSTF recommends that colorectal cancer screening start at age 45.

There are resources for patients who are struggling to pay for their treatment, but nurses must initiate the conversation.

Being hospitalized for cancer can be a frightening experience for a child, but a friendly and approachable nurse can make all the difference.

Treat the cancer, as well as the patient who has cancer, says Linda Bohannon, RN, BSN, MSM.

It is imperative that patients diagnosed with blood cancer undergo the proper molecular testing, one expert says.

The FDA approved venetoclax (Venclexa) plus azacitadine, decitabine, or low-dose cytarabine (LDAC) for the treatment of patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are 75 years or older or have comorbidities that make them ineligible for intensive induction chemotherapy.

Oncology nurses are key players in promoting health heart practices after a patient finishes cancer treatment.

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

The FDA approved pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL).

While CAR T-cell therapy is causing landmark changes to difficult-to-treat blood cancer populations, most patients have experienced some adverse events in clinical trials.

Although many patients will eventually relapse, the first remission is the deepest, according to one expert.

We polled our audience about their comfort levels with end-of-life conversations.

Nurses need to know which patients are at risk and the tools to use to diagnose cardiac toxicities.

Black and Hispanic patients with cancer, as well as people with blood cancers, showed higher rates of COVID-19 diagnoses than the general cancer population.

It is important that clinicians discuss weight gain with breast cancer survivors, but a one-size-fits-all approach won’t work for this topic.