Katherine Yeager, PhD, RN
Articles
Heart Health and Cancer Survivors
June 28, 2016
Article
The American Cancer Society estimates that almost 14.5 million cancer survivors are alive in the United States today. By 2024, the number of survivors will grow to almost 19 million.
Cancer Pain-Is Relief in Sight for All Cancer Patients?
September 18, 2015
Article
For the over 1.5 million individuals expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2015, pain can be a significant problem.
Anal Cancer in HIV-Infected Individuals
April 07, 2015
Article
Once a terminal illness, HIV is now considered a chronic disease due to the advances in highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART).
Cancer-Related Fatigue-Complex, Multidimensional, and Challenging to Treat
September 15, 2014
Article
Fatigue is a very distressing symptom experienced by most individuals with cancer.
The Role of Advanced Practice Nursing in Palliative Care
March 27, 2014
Article
With the aging of the US population, the number of seriously ill patients with complex conditions is expected to rise.
Screening for Depression in Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy
January 08, 2014
Article
Depression in cancer patients often goes unrecognized. Depression can be related to cancer-related factors, cancer treatment-related factors, underlying psychiatric history, and social factors.
Promoting HPV Vaccination for Girls and Boys
September 10, 2013
Article
Oncology nurses can lead the way in efforts to protect the next generation from this type of cancer if they know the facts about HPV vaccination for both girls and boys