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Alyssa Ridad BSN-RN, OCN; and Amanda McKaig, BSN, RN, OCN, discuss oncology nurse perceptions of medical cannabis.

Ridad and McKaig Discuss Oncology Nurse Perceptions on Medical Cannabis 

Pediatric patients with leukemia in low- and middle-income countries saw improvements in survival outcomes following implementation of the WHO Framework for Action model.

Improvements in Health Systems Model Reduces Disparities in Leukemia Survival in Low-Income Countries

A telephone-based weight loss program proved to be efficacious in overweight or obese women with breast cancer and may lead to improved disease outcomes in the long run. 

Telephone and Web-Based Program Elicits Clinically Meaningful Results in Breast Cancer Survivors

Over half of patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndrome treated with luspatercept achieved transfusion independence.
 


Luspatercept Elicits High Transfusion Independence Rates in Lower-Risk MDS

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Lindsay Fischer is an editor at ONN. She joined MJH life sciences in 2021 after graduating from Rutgers University with majors in both English and Spanish and a minor in creative writing. When she is not writing, or researching the latest oncology nursing news, Lindsay is an amateur backpacker and rollerblader. Email Lindsay at lfischer@mjhlifesciences.com

The FDA has approved olaparib for patients with BRCA-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), as determined by an FDA-approved companion diagnostic test.

Olaparib Gains FDA Approval for BRCA+ mCRPC

Patients with heavily pretreated advanced melanoma achieved responses with nivolumab and relatlimab. 

Relatlimab/Nivolumab Shows Clinical Activity in Patients With Heavily Pretreated Advanced Melanoma

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Weighted Blankets Effectively Reduce Anxiety for Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment 

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Smilow Cancer Hospital tested sending patients directly from the post–anesthesia care unit (PACU) to the surgical oncology unit after head and neck surgery to reduce length of stay, postoperative complications, and readmission rates of patients.

Bypassing the SICU May Improve Patient Outcomes

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