Lisa Schulmeister, RN, MN, APRN-BC, FAAN

December 18, 2017

Patients with cancer who suffer severe distress are more likely to miss appointments during the course of their radiation therapy and be admitted to the hospital.

December 11, 2017

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recently published a special article in the Journal of Clinical Oncology that idicated that even one alcoholic drink per day can increase cancer risk.

December 04, 2017

The researchers found that job lock was more common among survivors reporting previous health insurance denial and difficulties paying medical bills. Job lock was also more frequent among women and in survivors who had a severe, disabling, or life-threatening health condition.

November 27, 2017

The American Society of Clinical Oncology, Friends of Cancer Research, and the Food and Drug Administration published clinical trial eligibility recommendations in a special issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology that aim to broaden who can be accepted into clinical trials.

November 20, 2017

Advanced practice nurses, such as nurse practitioners (NPs), are increasingly specializing in their areas of practice. In response, specialty nursing organizations have delineated the scope and standards of advanced practice in these specialty areas.

November 14, 2017

Breast cancer, the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States, is the second leading cause of cancer death among women after lung cancer. To track trends in disease incidence, mortality, and survival the American Cancer Society (ACS) analyzes data every 2 years.

November 07, 2017

A recent study examined the incidence of liver cancer in many countries around the world and found that although it is among the leading causes of cancer deaths, in most cases, it can be prevented.

October 30, 2017

CIPN can be long-lasting and debilitating for a patient and, therefore, disrupt quality of life. It can also potentially lead to dose reduction and, in some cases, discontinuation of the agent causing the CIPN.

October 23, 2017

On October 10, 2017, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) posted a draft recommendation statement on education about skin cancer prevention.

October 16, 2017

Nearly a month after Hurricane Maria left a path of destruction in Puerto Rico, the island is still trying to pick of the pieces.