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Mary Hanley, LMSW

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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

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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.


Margaret Colleton, MMS, MSW, PA-C

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Rx Road Map: Amivantamab (Rybrevant) Plus Lazertinib (Lazcluze)

APPs provide an in-depth look at amivantamab plus lazertinib for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non–small cell lung cancer.


Miranda Lankas

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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.


Heather Wenberg, BSN, RN, OCN

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Injection Time Can Encourage Bonding During Myeloma Care

The extended injection time for subcutaneous daratumumab in those with myeloma can serve as an opportunity for oncology nurses to check in with patients.


Rosaleen Bloom PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, AOCNS

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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

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Study suggests Lymphoma Patients With Depression or Anxiety Experience Shorter Survival Times

Patients with depression had a 37% higher risk of dying from their disease than patients without a mental health diagnosis.


Kasey Rangan, MSN, CPNP-PC, CPHON

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Nurses’ Role in Grief Support for Pediatric Brain Cancer Survival

Oncology nurses can help patients and families understand the expectations of pediatric brain cancer survival, says Kasey Rangan, MSN, CPNP-PC, CPHON.


Samantha Shenoy, MSN, NP

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Best Practices in Managing Talquetamab-Associated AEs in Myeloma

A nurse practitioner gives her advice for managing adverse events during treatment with talquetamab for multiple myeloma.


Suzanne M. Mahon, DNS, RN, AOCN, AGN-BC, FAAN

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Germline Testing: When to Trust a Patient’s Gut

Nurse practitioners should listen to patients’ concerns and be ready with questions when it comes to germline testing, according to an expert.


Karmanos Cancer Institute

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.


Samuel Cytryn, MD

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Bridging Communication Gaps: Comprehensive Care for Upper GI Cancer Treatment

Experts discuss how to facilitate open communication among the patient, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care and alignment on treatment goals.


Morgan Bayer

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Real-World Data Support Enfortumab Vedotin for Urothelial Carcinoma Treatment

Real-world data demonstrate significant outcome improvements with enfortumab vedotin in patients with unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.


Tiffany A. Traina, MD, FASCO

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Optimizing Multidisciplinary Care for ESR1-Mutated Breast Cancer: Strategies and Future Directions

Panelists discuss strategies for medication adherence and patient education, emphasizing the importance of proactive communication and support from the entire health care team.


Cheryl VerStrate, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, OCN

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Cheryl VerStrate on the Pitfalls of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Tests

Cheryl VerStrate, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, OCN, discusses why nurses should be prepared to discuss direct-to-consumer genomic testing with their patients.


Ashling Wahner

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Frontline Ibrutinib/Venetoclax Yields Response in Older Patients With MCL

The frontline combination of ibrutinib with venetoclax was associated with complete response and durable remission for older patients with MCL.


Aliènne Salleroli, MS, BSN, RN, OCN.

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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.


Emily Ryttse, MSN, FNP-C

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Oncology Rapid Access Clinics: APPs Improve Outcomes for Acutely Ill Patients

Oncology rapid-access clinics should be essential to patient care standards across the oncology continuum.


Michelle Mollica, PhD, MPH, RN, OCN

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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

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Bring A Nuanced Approach to Venous Thromboembolism Management

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


Bridget Hoyt

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AE Education Aids Breast Cancer Decisions, Says Survivorship Expert

Planning for adverse effects early on helps patients prepare for what lies ahead, says Michelle Kirschner, MSN, RN, ACNP, APRN-BC.


Una Hopkins, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, NE-BC, RN, FACCC

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Practicing ‘Top of License’ Can Enhance Patient Care, Collaboration

Practicing at top of licensure can create opportunities for oncology APPs to engage with patients and other providers in new ways.


Kara Morris, MSN, RN, OCN

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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.


Jenna Wilke, NP

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Bridging Communication Gaps: Comprehensive Care for Upper GI Cancer Treatment

Experts discuss how to facilitate open communication among the patient, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care and alignment on treatment goals.


Elizabeth Aronson, MSN, FNP-BCN, OCN

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Elizabeth Aronson Walks Through the Data Supporting Elranatamab Approval in Multiple Myeloma

Elizabeth Aronson, MSN, FNP-BCN, OCN, shares what stood out to her about the phase 2 MagnetisMM-3 trial assessing elranatamab in multiple myeloma.