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Lindsay Fischer
Lindsay Fischer is the Associate 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
Articles
Urine Cytology NGS Comparable to Tumor Biopsy in Identifying UTUC Mutations
December 04, 2021
Article
Urine cytology specimen NGS was found to be a feasible and valid method of assessing genomic alterations in patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma.
FDA Approves Rituximab Plus Chemotherapy for Children With Select Previously Untreated Lymphoma, Leukemia
December 03, 2021
Article
The FDA has approved the combination of rituximab plus chemotherapy to treat children aged between 6 months and 18 years who have advanced-stage, CD20-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), Burkitt lymphoma (BL), Burkitt-like lymphoma (BLL), or mature B-cell acute leukemia (B-AL).
Oncology Nurse Champion: Sarah Donahue
December 02, 2021
Article
Sarah Donahue, MPH, AOCNP, shares what drew her to oncology, the daily challenges she faces as a nurse practitioner, and her advice to new oncology nurses on how to overcome those barriers.
FDA Approves Daratumumab With Hyaluronidase-Fihj, Plus Carfilzomib/Dexamethasone to Treat Select Multiple Myeloma
December 01, 2021
Article
The FDA has granted an approval to a subcutaneous daratumumab combination to treat adults with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.
Merry and Bright: Bringing a Festive Air into the Oncology Space for the Holidays
December 01, 2021
Podcast
In this episode of “The Vitals,” 2 health care professionals discuss how to safely celebrate the holidays in oncology units.
Oncologist Attitudes May Factor into Underutilization of Genetic Counseling, Testing in Black Women with Breast Cancer
November 30, 2021
Article
Although White women and Black women carry similar rates of pathogenic variants, a study found that White women were almost 5 times more likely to undergo genetic counseling and testing.
Patients with Cancer Report Satisfaction with Telemedicine both Before and During Pandemic
November 29, 2021
Article
Among patients who had participated in telemedicine, 45% preferred it to in-office visits, highlighting the need to make telemedicine a priority in cancer care.
Patients Experience Improved Emotional Function With Novel Intervention
November 23, 2021
Article
The implementation of the HuCare Quality Improvement Strategy supported superior emotional function for patients newly diagnosed with cancer.
FDA Approves Sirolimus Protein-Bound Particles for Advanced Malignant PEComa
November 23, 2021
Article
The FDA approval of sirolimus protein-bound particles marks the first approved therapeutic option for patients with advanced PEComa.
Earlier Palliative Care May Improve Patient Outcomes
November 19, 2021
Article
Joe Contreras, MD, chair of the Institute of Pain and Palliative Medicine, explains how some common misconceptions may be hindering patients from receiving potentially outcome-improving palliative care.