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Patrick Spencer on Preparing Patients with Multiple Myeloma for Daratumumab TreatmentPatrick Spencer, RN, OCN provides important points to cover when counseling a patient with multiple myeloma receiving treatment with daratumumab.
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Mark Lazenby on Psychosocial Topics Concerning APOSMark Lazenby, PhD, APRN, FAPOS, associate professor at Yale School of Nursing and incoming president of American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS), discusses psychosocial topics that concern APOS.
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Enhancing Peer Review to Support APN PracticeYale-New Haven Hospital (YNHH) currently credentials more than 400 advanced practice nurses (APNs) who practice in a wide range of roles and geographic locations. The number of practitioners more than doubled in the past 3 years, and now more than 50 APNs are practicing in oncology in Smilow Cancer Hospital at YNHH and at community care centers.
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Christian Capitini on Response to ImmunotherapyChristian Capitini discusses the responses to immunotherapy.
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Nurses Can Lead the Management of GI ToxicitiesNurses can lead the healthcare team when it comes to managing immune-related GI toxicities.
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Claire Friedman on Considerations for Older Patients Receiving ImmunotherapyClaire Friedman discusses the factors clinicians should consider when determining an immunotherapy treatment plan for older patients.
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Dr. Shuo Ma Discusses Side Effects from New Treatments in NHLShuo Ma, MD, PhD, assistant professor at Northwestern University in the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses some of the side effects that come with new agents approved for the treatment of non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
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Incorporating Palliative Practices Into Critical CareThe stigma around palliative care is that it is only associated with end of life, and in some minds, giving up. But that isn't the case, as palliative care is a vital part of any critical care.
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Ann Culkin on Easing Patient Fears of Cancer Treatment Related Side EffectsAnn Culkin, MD, discusses how to ease patient fears of cancer treatment-related side effects.
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Gwen Wyatt on Acupressure for Persistent Cancer-Related FatigueGwen Wyatt, PhD, RN, Professor, College of Nursing, Michigan State University, discusses a study that looks at acupressure to aid in relieving persistent cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer survivors.
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Making Cold Breast Cancer Tumors HotThere are multiple factors in making "cold" breast cancer tumors "hot," meaning that they respond to chemotherapy, explained Hope S. Rugo, MD, FASCO, director of Breast Oncology and Clinical Trials Education at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Monitor Toxicities When Treating Breast Cancer With ImmunotherapyWhile the regimen was overall well tolerated, there are some adverse events for nurses to look out for.
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Changing the Face of Lung Cancer in Kentucky: New Program May Serve as National ModelLung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer mortality, killing more Americans than breast, colon, and prostate cancer combined—and Kentucky is the epicenter of lung cancer in the United States.
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Knowledge of Risk Factors, Treatment Options Are Key to Managing Bladder CancerSignificant advances have been made in diagnosing and treating bladder cancer, allowing for improved patient outcomes.
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Susan Moore on Oral Oncolytic Patient EducationSusan Moore on the Importance of Oral Oncolytic Patient Education
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Radiation Is Essential in Lung Cancer TreatmentRadiation therapy is key in treating patients with small cell and non-small cell lung cancer, explained Terence T. Sio, MD, MS, radiation oncologist and assistant professor of radiation oncology at the Mayo Clinic.
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Oncology Nurses Are a 'Lifeline' in Clinical Trial GuidanceOncology nurses are key players in helping patients with cancer find clinical trials, explained Martha Raymond, founder and CEO of the Raymond Foundation.
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Finding Confidence in CommunityBeing recognized as a lung cancer advocate made me realize how important even the smallest role in this fight can be.
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Palliative Care Improves Quality of Life Among Patients Undergoing Stem Cell TransplantPalliative care can be beneficial to patients treated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
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Supplements Are Tolerable for Patients With Pancreatic CancerSupplements are well-tolerated (and can be beneficial) to patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, according to a small study.
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Kim Noonan on the Challenges of Treating Patients With MyelomaKim Noonan, MS, RN, ANP, AOCN, chief nurse practitioner, Center for Neuro-Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, discusses the challenges of treating patients with multiple myeloma.
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Linda Casey on Treating Patients with Blood CancersLinda Casey, BSN, OCN, a nurse at the John Theurer Cancer Center, discusses working with and treating patients who are diagnosed with blood cancer.
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Beth Sandy on Olanzapine as a Treatment for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and VomitingBeth Sandy discusses the use of anti-psychotoci agent, olanzapine, when managing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV).
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Fighting Cancer as a CommunityNadine Barrett, Ph.D., director of the Office of Health Equity and Disparities at the Duke Cancer Institute, discusses the importance of creating meaningful community partnerships that can improve health outcomes.
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Parental Caring Behavior Matters During Cancer TreatmentBoth par­ents and clinicians need more valid information to guide them on how to interact with a child during painful procedures related to cancer treatment.
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FDA Approves Cooling Cap Across Solid TumorsThe indication for the DigniCap Cooling System has been expanded by the FDA to include alopecia reduction across all solid tumors.
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Facing the Worst FearAshley Dietrich was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma while pregnant at 6 weeks. Ashley's son, Beckett Anthony, was born in 2011.
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Should All Patients With Breast Cancer Get Chemotherapy?One expert discusses findings from the TAILORx study.
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What to Do When a Patient Brings in Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Test Results for Your ReviewA guide for oncology nurses on navigating the ever-growing field of direct-to-consumer genetic testing.
