Authors


Laura Metcalfe, MSN, RN

Latest:

Laura Metcalfe on Colorectal Screening

Laura Metcalfe, MSN, RN, APN, C, AOCNS Advanced Practice Nurse, GI Division from John Theurer Cancer Center on Colorectal Screening


Donna Clark, BSN, RN, OCN

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Learning Resilience From My Patient

Retired nurse Jean Reno navigates complex recurrent breast cancer thru optimism, humor, realism, and service to others.


Kimberly J. Van Zee, MS, MD, FACS

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Kimberly J. Van Zee on Difficult Decisions Decisions With a DCIS Diagnosis

Kimberly J. Van Zee, MS, MD, FACS, discusses difficult decisions women with a Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) diagnosis face.


By Rebecca Kronk, PhD, CRNP, MSN

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Promoting Sleep in Children With Cancer

Rebecca Kronk, PhD, CRNP, MSN, writes about evidence recognizing sleep disturbances and fatigue as common occurrences in children with cancer during treatment, after treatment, and in long-term survivors.


John Sweetenham, MD, FACP, FRCP

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Disparities Exist in Delivering Innovative Cancer Therapies

How can disparities be mitigated when it comes to giving patients the newest and most innovative cancer treatments?


Allen Lichter, MD, FASCO

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The Future of Telehealth in Cancer Care

Telehealth is currently being used in cancer care and will continue to expand.


Tony Berberabe, MPH

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All Relevant Subgroups With ESR1-Mutant MBC Derive PFS Benefit With Elacestrant

Data from the phase 3 EMERALD trial showed that elacestrant’s benefit was consistent across various subgroups.


David Turk

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Considering Weight Loss

The day came when I looked in the mirror and I didn't like what I saw. Here I was 5"7', and tipping the scales at 225 lbs. I was asking myself, "What on earth can I do about this?"


Lisa Rezende, PhD

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Decision Making and Experiences with Risk-reducing Mastectomy

Decision Making and Experiences with Mastectomy for Managing Breast Cancer Risk in Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer


Andrew D. Smith

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Optimizing Geriatric Cancer Care Calls for Careful Assessment, Clinical Awareness

Cancer treatment can render the most capable 30-somethings unable to care for themselves, but it can take a far greater toll on older patients.


Teresa Marcarulla, MD

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Expert Discusses Olaparib for BRCA+ Pancreatic Cancer

The FDA's recent approval of olaparib for BRCA-positive pancreatic cancer is improving outcomes for many patients.


Michele Settelmyer, APN, MSN, WHNP-BC

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Oncology Nurses' Role in Counseling Patients on Hereditary Cancers

Oncology nurses are important team members when it comes to counseling patients and their families about hereditary cancers, according to Michele Settelmyer, APN, MSN, WHNP-BC, of the Saint Frances Medical Center.


Anne Chiang, MD

Latest:

Merging Community Practices With an Academic Cancer Center

Consolidation of community oncology practices with hospital-based cancer centers is an accelerating trend that will affect future healthcare delivery models. This year, the Community Oncology Alliance reported hospital acquisitions and corporate mergers among 55% of 1338 community oncology practices surveyed, representing a 20% increase over the previous year's results.


Kristen Roche, RN, MSN, OCN, CNE

Latest:

Message Delivered? Assessing the Effectiveness of Patient Education Interactions

Effective communication can impact patient outcomes, and the patient perspective is critical in assessing these professional communicational skills.


Archana Ajmera, RN, MSN, WHNP-BC, ANP-BC

Latest:

Archana Ajmera Discusses the Challenges of Managing Stomatitis

Archana Ajmera, RN, MSN, WHNP-BC, ANP-BC, nurse practitioner, University of California, San Francisco, Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses the challenges of managing stomatitis.


Kristen Nicastro, RN, BSN, OCN

Latest:

Legacy Letters: A Nurse's Tool for Discussing End of Life

Nurses can use legacy letters as a segue into end-of life discussions, or as an emotional healing tool for the terminally ill.


Linda Penwarden, MN, RN, AOCN

Latest:

Where Are the Men? The Impact of BRCA in Prostate Cancer

Clinicians and the public need to be aware that being positive for BRCA mutations has consequences for men and their families, too.


Dorothy Abshire, BSN, BA, RN, OCN

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Team Approach Improves Care in Patients Receiving Concurrent Therapy

In one institution, a weekly multidisciplinary meeting has proved to improve care for patients with cancer who are receving concurrent therapies.


Constance Engelking, RN, MS, Monica Fradkin, BSN, MPH, Catherine Lyons, RN, MS, Diane Corjulo, BSN, Lisa Shomsky, BSN, MBA, Arthur Lemay, RPh

Latest:

Merging Community Practices With an Academic Cancer Center

Consolidation of community oncology practices with hospital-based cancer centers is an accelerating trend that will affect future healthcare delivery models. This year, the Community Oncology Alliance reported hospital acquisitions and corporate mergers among 55% of 1338 community oncology practices surveyed, representing a 20% increase over the previous year's results.


FreeToBreathe

Latest:

April Hero Spotlight - Megan Pervier

My dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in February of 2014. His diagnosis included the BRAF mutation, which is still in the process of being researched for successful treatments.


Leah Lawrence

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The Future of Nursing Must Be Diverse

Inclusion has to be an intentional part of the plan as strategies to diversify the nursing field are adopted.


Sumanta K. Pal, MD

Latest:

Sumanta K. Pal Discusses Strides Made in Kidney Cancer Care

Sumanta K. Pal, MD, City of Hope Cancer Center, discusses the great strides in kidney cancer care that have been made in the past decade.


Andrea Yevchak, PhD, GCNS-BC, RN

Latest:

"Choosing Wisely"- Beginning the Conversation

Conversations happen across clinical settings every day. In conjunction with her family, a mother makes decisions about radiation, chemotherapy, and surgical treatments for breast cancer.


Brielle Benyon

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Multidisciplinary Infrastructure Streamlines Cancer Care During Drug Shortages

The establishment of a multidisciplinary committee can help identify opportunities to best face the ongoing cancer drug shortage.


Victoria K. Marshall, BSN, RN

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Oral Oncolytic Agents: New Caregiver Challenges

The use of oral oncolytic agents is on the rise, and these medications now account for a large percentage of all prescribed cancer treatments. Although oral agents offer a convenient alternative to traditional intravenous (IV) chemotherapy, they present new and unique challenges to caregivers.


Fay J. Hlubocky, PhD, MA

Latest:

Fay J. Hlubocky on Concerns About Death in Young Survivors

Fay J. Hlubocky, PhD, MA, University of Chicago Department of Medicine, discusses the concerns about death that young adult survivors face.


Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, ANEF, FAAN

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Rapid Response Teams and End-of-Life Care in Oncology

Rapid response teams (RRT) are used extensively in many hospitals, including major cancer centers; however, research shows that adverse outcomes are more common for patients who require RRT intervention than among the general hospital population.


Elaine DeMeyer

Latest:

Elaine DeMeyer Explains the Benefits of the Oncology Nurse Resource Tool inPractice

Elaine DeMeyer, managing editor, inPractice Oncology, explains the benefits of the resource for oncology nurses practicing in the field.


AnnaLynn Williams, PhD

Latest:

Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment Affects Survivors' Daily Living

Cancer-related cognitive impairments affect many survivors of the disease, and can have major impacts on their daily living.


Joanna L. Morales, Esq

Latest:

Joanna Morales on Common Cancer Related Legal Issues

Joanna Morales from the Cancer Legal Resource Center on Common Cancer Related Legal Issues

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