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Rx Road Map: Adagrasib (Krazati)Dawn Landolph, RN, BSN, OCN, MPA, provides an in-depth look at adagrasib for the treatment of patients with KRAS G12C-mutated, locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer in a downloadable reference sheet.
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Talking With Patients About Potential Cancer MisinformationOncology nurses can help their patients navigate misinformation that they may find online.
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Top Executives Vow to Improve Health Disparities among Patients with Multiple MyelomaOncology 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.
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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.
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Chemotherapy Plus Endocrine Therapy Increases Cognitive Impairment in Breast CancerPatients with breast cancer may be at risk for more intense cognitive impairment following treatment with chemotherapy plus endocrine therapy.
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Subcutaneous Daratumumab Requires Less Time, Premed in Multiple MyelomaPatients receiving subcutaneous daratumumab have less chair time and premedication than those receiving IV formulation, says Heather Wenberg, BSN, RN, OCN.
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Hilda Haynes-Lewis and Rosaleen Bloom on Financial Toxicity and Workplace Stressors for Patients Undergoing RadiationHilda 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.
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Study suggests Lymphoma Patients With Depression or Anxiety Experience Shorter Survival TimesPatients with depression had a 37% higher risk of dying from their disease than patients without a mental health diagnosis.
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Nurses’ Role in Grief Support for Pediatric Brain Cancer SurvivalOncology nurses can help patients and families understand the expectations of pediatric brain cancer survival, says Kasey Rangan, MSN, CPNP-PC, CPHON.
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Best Practices in Managing Talquetamab-Associated AEs in MyelomaA nurse practitioner gives her advice for managing adverse events during treatment with talquetamab for multiple myeloma.
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Monitoring for Infection-Like AEs Is Essential for CIML NK in GI CancersWhile CIML natural killer immunotherapy can result in infection-like reactions, required prior chemo may cause infections, shared Wenxin (Vincent) Xu, MD.
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Germline Testing: When to Trust a Patient’s GutNurse practitioners should listen to patients’ concerns and be ready with questions when it comes to germline testing, according to an expert.
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Karmanos nurse wins MDONS Outstanding Oncology Nurse of the Year AwardAgnes 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.
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Approach Health Disparities From All AnglesApril is National Minority Health Month, highlighting the need for health care and community sectors to come together and improve cancer outcomes for underserved populations.
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Reanne Booker on Factors to Consider When Discussing Palliative RadiationReanne Booker, MN, NP, highlights factors that make a patient a good candidate for palliative radiation.
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Care Management Tools Can Mitigate Clinician BurnoutAlthough technology alone can’t solve clinician burnout, it can provide the means for organizations to provide better care while increasing efficiency and alleviating stress.
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Paula Anastasia on PARP Inhibitor Ineligibility Factors for Women With Ovarian CancerPaula Anastasia, RN, MN, AOCN, highlights circumstances in which patients may not be eligible to receive benefit with a PARP inhibitor.
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Bridging Communication Gaps: Comprehensive Care for Upper GI Cancer TreatmentExperts discuss how to facilitate open communication among the patient, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care and alignment on treatment goals.
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Real-World Data Support Enfortumab Vedotin for Urothelial Carcinoma TreatmentReal-world data demonstrate significant outcome improvements with enfortumab vedotin in patients with unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.
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Optimizing Multidisciplinary Care for ESR1-Mutated Breast Cancer: Strategies and Future DirectionsPanelists discuss strategies for medication adherence and patient education, emphasizing the importance of proactive communication and support from the entire health care team.
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Cheryl VerStrate on the Pitfalls of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic TestsCheryl VerStrate, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, OCN, discusses why nurses should be prepared to discuss direct-to-consumer genomic testing with their patients.
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Tepotinib Shows Manageable Safety in MET Exon 14+ NSCLCTepotinib was associated with frequent but manageable adverse events in MET exon 14–positive NSCLC, with peripheral edema most common.
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Aliènne Salleroli on Starting the DEI Conversation in Oncology NursingAliènne Salleroli, MS, BSN, RN, OCN, underscores the importance of open dialogue surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion in oncology leadership.
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Oncology Rapid Access Clinics: APPs Improve Outcomes for Acutely Ill PatientsOncology rapid-access clinics should be essential to patient care standards across the oncology continuum.
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Michelle Mollica on Individualizing Care Plans for Cancer SurvivorsMichelle Mollica, PhD, MPH, RN, OCN, of the National Cancer Institute, discusses how childhood cancer survivors may face different challenges than adult or geriatric patients.
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Bring A Nuanced Approach to Venous Thromboembolism ManagementUnderstanding various clot characteristics and bleeding risk factors can help providers carefully manage acute venous thromboembolism.
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Precision Supportive Care Centers Patient Preference in OncologyMichelle Kirschner, MSN, RN, ACNP, APRN-BC, discusses how precision supportive care tailors interventions to patient needs.
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Practicing ‘Top of License’ Can Enhance Patient Care, CollaborationPracticing at top of licensure can create opportunities for oncology APPs to engage with patients and other providers in new ways.
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Kara Morris and Christine Wylie on Oral Cryotherapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Mucositis in Breast CancerKara Morris, MSN, RN, OCN; and Christine Wylie, MSN, RN, OCN, discuss the benefits of oral cryotherapy for patients receiving dose-dense doxorubicin.
