Authors


Tia Wheatley DNP, RN, AOCNS, BMTCN

Latest:

Wheatley and Gopalsami Highlight the Value of Interdisciplinary Collaboration in HSCT Care

Tia Wheatley, DNP, RN, AOCNS, BMTCN, and Shivani Gopalsami, RN, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, discuss the benefits and challenges of multidisciplinary collaboration in hematopoietic stem cell transplant care.


Elizabeth Boateng, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, OCN

Latest:

Caring for an Immunocompromised Bone Marrow Transplant Recipient

Special protocols are required to ensure the safety of patients undergoing bone marrow transplants.


Mike Hennessy Jr

Latest:

Questions of Accessibility and Inclusion Continue to Draw Attention in Oncology Nursing

No system can properly flourish without constant efforts to diversify, and the nursing field is no exception.


Todd Shryock

Latest:

Older Patients Are Comfortable With Telehealth and Prefer It as an Option

92% of those over 70 say they are comfortable with telehealth.


Heather Niccum Haag, BSN, RN, CCRN

Latest:

Heather Niccum Haag on Improving Patient Education With Belzutifan

Heather Niccum Haag, BSN, RN, CCRN, shares her experience creating an educational resource for her patients with Von-Hippel Lindau tumors who are receiving belzutifan.


Jason Astrin, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA

Latest:

Advanced Practice Providers Are Uniquely Suited for Survivorship Care

Advanced practice providers are the future of survivorship care because of the tremendous value they offer to the practice and its patients.


Antonia DePace

Latest:

Global Study Suggests More Informational Resources Needed for Renal Cell Carcinoma

A global study revealed that patients and caregivers alike reported insufficient knowledge surrounding renal cell carcinoma.


Jason Kiernan, PhD, RN, ACNP

Latest:

Prescribing 20 mg of Mozart for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea

A Michigan State University investigator is preparing to expand on an encouraging pilot study that used a music-listening intervention to influence chemotherapy-induced nausea.


Heather Simonsen, MA

Latest:

5 Media Tips and Tricks For Health Care Professionals

Heather Simonsen, MA, outlines some ways for health care professionals to feel more comfortable in the spotlight.



Ian E. Krop, MD, PhD

Latest:

Datopotamab Deruxtecan Demonstrates Manageable Safety Profile in TNBC

Compared with other antibody-drug conjugates, datopotamab deruxtecan was associated with lower rates of neutropenia, pneumonitis, and hematologic toxicity.


Mary Hanley, LMSW

Latest:

Talking With Patients About Potential Cancer Misinformation

Oncology nurses can help their patients navigate misinformation that they may find online.


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Serenity Mirabito, MSN, RN, OCN

Latest:

Top Executives Vow to Improve Health Disparities among Patients with Multiple Myeloma

Oncology nurses are often the main point of contact for newly diagnosed patients with cancer. We have the opportunity to ensure that each person starts their journey with equality and equity on their side.


Miranda Lankas

Latest:

Chemotherapy Plus Endocrine Therapy Increases Cognitive Impairment in Breast Cancer

Patients with breast cancer may be at risk for more intense cognitive impairment following treatment with chemotherapy plus endocrine therapy.


Rosaleen Bloom PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, AOCNS

Latest:

Hilda Haynes-Lewis and Rosaleen Bloom on Financial Toxicity and Workplace Stressors for Patients Undergoing Radiation

Hilda Haynes-Lewis, PhD, ANP-BC, AOCNP; and Rosaleen Bloom PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, AOCNS, discuss the ways a cancer diagnosis can impair an individual’s ability to work normally.


Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Latest:

Sox9 protein enables molecular time travel that can lead to colorectal cancer

This and previous research from the Sethi Lab suggest Sox9 is a promising therapeutic target for colorectal cancer.


Karmanos Cancer Institute

Latest:

Karmanos nurse wins MDONS Outstanding Oncology Nurse of the Year Award

Agnes Pilecki, BSN, RN, a nurse on Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute’s bone marrow transplant unit, has been named the Metro Detroit Oncology Nursing Society’s (MDONS) Outstanding Oncology Nurse of the Year.


Michelle Fortier, PhD

Latest:

Approach Health Disparities From All Angles

April is National Minority Health Month, highlighting the need for health care and community sectors to come together and improve cancer outcomes for underserved populations.


Reanne Booker, MN, NP

Latest:

Reanne Booker on Factors to Consider When Discussing Palliative Radiation

Reanne Booker, MN, NP, highlights factors that make a patient a good candidate for palliative radiation.


Jessica Scruton, BSN, RN, CCM

Latest:

Care Management Tools Can Mitigate Clinician Burnout

Although technology alone can’t solve clinician burnout, it can provide the means for organizations to provide better care while increasing efficiency and alleviating stress.


Paula Anastasia, RN, MN, AOCN

Latest:

Paula Anastasia on PARP Inhibitor Ineligibility Factors for Women With Ovarian Cancer

Paula Anastasia, RN, MN, AOCN, highlights circumstances in which patients may not be eligible to receive benefit with a PARP inhibitor.


Ashling Wahner

Latest:

Ribociclib Plus Fulvestrant Leads to Longer PFS in Metastatic Breast Cancer

Patients with metastatic breast cancer who received ribociclib plus fulvestrant achieved a median progression-free survival of 18.1 months vs 5.29 months with placebo/fulvestrant.


Aliènne Salleroli, MS, BSN, RN, OCN.

Latest:

Aliènne Salleroli on Starting the DEI Conversation in Oncology Nursing

Aliènne Salleroli, MS, BSN, RN, OCN, underscores the importance of open dialogue surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion in oncology leadership.


Michelle Mollica, PhD, MPH, RN, OCN

Latest:

Michelle Mollica on Individualizing Care Plans for Cancer Survivors

Michelle Mollica, PhD, MPH, RN, OCN, of the National Cancer Institute, discusses how childhood cancer survivors may face different challenges than adult or geriatric patients.


Jennifer R. Green, MD

Latest:

Bring A Nuanced Approach to Venous Thromboembolism Management

Understanding various clot characteristics and bleeding risk factors can help providers carefully manage acute venous thromboembolism.


Kara Morris, MSN, RN, OCN

Latest:

Kara Morris and Christine Wylie on Oral Cryotherapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Mucositis in Breast Cancer

Kara Morris, MSN, RN, OCN; and Christine Wylie, MSN, RN, OCN, discuss the benefits of oral cryotherapy for patients receiving dose-dense doxorubicin.


Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah

Latest:

Five Researchers Awarded Pilot Project Funding

Every year, Huntsman Cancer Institute receives funding from the American Cancer Society to support the promising research of junior faculty.



Hilda Haynes-Lewis, PhD, ANP-BC, AOCNP

Latest:

Hilda Haynes-Lewis and Rosaleen Bloom on Financial Toxicity and Workplace Stressors for Patients Undergoing Radiation

Hilda Haynes-Lewis, PhD, ANP-BC, AOCNP; and Rosaleen Bloom PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, AOCNS, discuss the ways a cancer diagnosis can impair an individual’s ability to work normally.


Heather Jackson, PhD, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAANP

Latest:

Implementation of Individualized Pain Management in Vaso-occlusive Pain Crisis

Utilization of specialty nurse practitioner driven teams and use of individualized pain protocols for patients admitted with vaso-occlusive pain crisis improves quality of life for patients with sickle cell disease, and decreased hospital stay times.

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