Brielle Benyon

BNT162b2 is the first vaccine recommended in the United States for the prevention of COVID-19.

Patients who experienced breakthrough CINV in their first chemotherapy cycle were more likely to have the adverse event in later cycles too, recent research found.

Patients with cancer may be more susceptible to COVID-19. As oncology nurses await the approval of a vaccine, they shared their thoughts with Oncology Nursing News.

Patients with aggressive lymphomas had a sharp increase in quality of life from time of diagnosis until 1 year later.

A recent study analyzed nurse and patient preference when it came to the administration of rituximab in patients with blood cancer.

Nurse stress can have trickle-down effects in the cancer setting, but certain interventions can help.

Recent research found 4 common occurrences that can delay chemotherapy treatment in an outpatient setting.

What was the most noteworthy news in the oncology nursing arena this year? Take our survey and tell us what you think.

The FDA approved pralsetinib (Gavreto) for adults and children aged 12 or older with advanced or metastatic RET-mutant medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) who need systemic therapy or RET fusion-positive thyroid cancer who require systemic therapy and are radioactive iodine-refractory.

The FDA approved Gallium 68 PSMA-11 (Ga 68 PSMA-11), a drug for PET imaging of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positive levels in men with suspected prostate cancer metastasis, who may be curable by surgery or radiation therapy.

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.