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

A recent study has found that a topical nail bed balm may be effective in preventing and mitigating nail damage, a common adverse effect from taxane chemotherapy.

A recent study presented at the 2017 ASCO Annual Meeting found that breast cancer survivors who became pregnant had no greater risk of recurrence or death than women who underwent breast cancer treatment but did not become pregnant.

The Environmental Working Group has issued published its 11th annual guide including information on beach and sport sunscreens, moisturizers and lip products containing Sun Protection Factor (SPF).

Following on dramatic advances in the understanding of tumor biology, experts have revised the classification of cancers to emphasize prognostic staging.

Overall survival for patient with cutaneous melanoma was significantly lower for non-white patients, indicating a need for more emphasis on screening and awareness in these populations.

Researchers found that tai chi chih, including guided movement and meditation, may be helpful in reducing insomnia experienced by breast cancer survivors.

At the 2017 ONS Annual Congress, nurses from John Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center reported on their study involving vincristine infused via minibag infusions.

Seven professional organizations came together to issue a new position statment on recommendations for treating patients with aromatase-inhibitor-related bone loss (AIBL).

For patients receiving oral chemotherapy, satisfaction with communication may enhance adherence.

Several patient-related risk factors for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) have been identified and compiled into a CINV prediction tool.

Patients with cancer know all too well the worry that accompanies waiting for test results. What can healthcare providers do to help?

As prevalence of HPV within the population rises, incidence of HPV-related cancers is expected to rise.

A recent meta-analysis found that the most effective treatments for cancer-related fatigue are exercise and psychological interventions.

A recent study found that by using standardized criteria, a more objective assessment of patients and their families’ palliative care needs can be made, which can lead to improvement in multiple quality measures.

A recent study found that out-of-pocket costs could be a barrier to timely initiation of TKI therapy among individuals with Medicare coverage.

The risk of dying from cervical cancer appears to be much higher than previously thought, and racial disparities have been greatly underestimated.

The benfits of imatinib persisted over time and long-term administration of the drug was not assicationed with unacceptable toxic effects in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).

A recent study found that online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention led to an improvement in sexual functioning for patients with breast cancer experiencing adverse effects.

A recent study aimed to evaluate whether patients were willing and able to report their adverse events while on a clinical trial.

Researchers have found that the incidence of lung cancer in people who have never smoked is increasing

A recent survey evaluated the use of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) in radiation oncologists.

World Cancer Day encourages people internationally to raise awareness about cancer prevention and early detection, such as through "Support through Sport."

Cancer-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) could affect as many as 30% to 60% of patients with cancer.

A recent study sought to evaluate clinician expectations of benefits and harms of treatments, imaging, and screening.

ASCO recently released 7 principles for patient-centered healthcare reform.

The Insight web-based program led to improvements in chemotherapy-induced cognitive symptoms and may be an effective and cost-effective treatment.

A recent study links aspirin use to a reduced risk of pancreatic cancer.

Incidence and mortality of melanoma in the US has risen steadily.

Scalp cooling to reduce, or prevent, chemotherapy-induced hair loss has not been utilized as frequently in the US as elsewhere around the world.

ASCO has released its Criteria for High-Quality Clinical Pathways in Oncology, assessing the quality, utility, and integrity of clinical pathways in oncology.