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Bart C. De Jonghe, PhD, on Inflammation, Obesity and CancerBart C. De Jonghe, PhD, assistant professor, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, discusses inflammation, obesity and cancer.
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The History Behind the Development of CAR-T Cell TherapyAdvancements in CAR-T cell therapy are changing the way many cancers are being treated.
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Jeannine Brant on the Benefits of Patient-Reported OutcomesJeannine Brant, PhD, Billings Clinic, discusses the benefits of patient-reported outcomes in cancer care.
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Optimizing EHRs to Improve Cancer Screening in Older AdultsElectronic health records (EHR), which have been found to improve care and management of multiple chronic diseases in older adults, could also be customized to improve cancer screening rates in this population by integrating recommended screening protocols based on age, family history and other environmental, occupational, and behavioral risk factors (ie, smoking and alcohol use).
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Colleen O'Leary on Open Communication Between Physicians and NursesColleen O'Leary, MSN, RN, AOCNS, discusses how nurses and physicians can communicate with one another better.
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Dr. Maxwell on the Need to Personalize the Treatment of Breast CancerKara Maxwell, MD, PhD, instructor, medical oncologist, Basser Research Center for BRCA, University of Pennsylvania, discusses the need to personalize the treatment of breast cancer.
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Mary McCabe on Nurse Practitioners' Role in Survivorship CareMary McCabe, RN, MA, director of the Cancer Survivorship Center at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center, discusses how nurse practitioners are becoming increasingly important in survivorship care for patients who are finished with their cancer treatment.
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Loretta Muss Discusses Patient and Family Centered CareLoretta Muss, coordinator, Patient and Family Advisory Board, co-chair, Partnering with Patients and Families, University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, North Carolina Cancer Hospital, discusses patient and family centered care.
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Oncology Case Management: Optimizing Care PathwaysApplying 4 philosophies to the nurse case manager role can assist with patient decision making.
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Mary Ann Caputo Discusses Services Offered by SPOHNCMary Ann Caputo, executive director, Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC), discusses services offered by the foundation for patients, caregivers, and their families.
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More Is Needed for Immunotherapy in Lung CancerFrom long-term data to additional clinical trials, more is needed to better understand immunotherapy in lung cancer.
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Hand-Foot Skin Reaction May Signal Regorafenib Efficacy in Hepatocellular CarcinomaThe occurence of hand-foot skin response could signal regorafenib activity in hepatocellular cancer.
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James L. Klosky on HPV-Related Cancer in Childhood Cancer SurvivorsJames L. Klosky, PhD, director or psychological services and cancer survivorship, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, discusses HPV-related complications, including cancer, for survivors of childhood cancer.
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Using Spirituality and Religious Beliefs to Positively Influence Cancer CareAlthough we as healthcare providers want to be cautious and not provide a sense of false hope, we can also acknowledge that for individuals who are deeply religious and spiritual, terminal illness that results in death may not be viewed as negative.
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Ian R. Kleckner on Relieving CIPN With ExerciseIan R. Kleckner, PhD, Research Assistant Professor at University of Rochester Medical Center, discusses the benefits of exercise for patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).
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Managing Constipation in the Cancer Care SettingAbout 60% of adult patients with cancer experience constipation, but oncology nurses can help.
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Mark Lazenby on Universality of Psychosocial Concerns Following Cancer DiagnosisMark Lazenby, PhD, associate professor at Yale School of Nursing and incoming president of American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS), discusses the universality of psychosocial concerns following a cancer diagnosis.
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Jacquelyn Lauria, RN, on Including Primary Care Doctors in Survivorship Care PlansJacquelyn Lauria, RN, MSN, APN-C, AOCNP, Advanced Practice Nurse, Stacey Goldstein Breast Cancer Center, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, discusses the importance of including a cancer survivor's primary care doctor in the survivorship care plan.
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Implementation of Modified Primary Nursing in an Ambulatory Cancer CenterImprovements in cancer treatment have increased survival rates, and with more patients being diagnosed with cancer, complexity of disease state, and treatment toxicity, it can be challenging to identify an appropriate care delivery model.
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Kelly Hancock on Coordination of Care by Nurse NavigatorsK. Kelly Hancock, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Executive Chief Nursing Officer, Cleveland Clinic Health System, discusses coordination of care by nurse navigators.
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Nurse Offers Advice on Discussing AEs With PatientsDo a head-to-toe scan when discussing adverse events for melanoma treatment, says a nurse practitioner.
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Training Nurses to Help Patients Manage Financial ToxicityResearch shows that not addressing the contributing factors of financial toxicity creates distress, anxiety, and depression and threatens a patient’s optimum health.
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Jeffrey Weber Explains Organ-Specific Side Effects of Checkpoint InhibitorsDr. Jeffrey Weber describes the organ-specific side effects that can occur in a patient on checkpoint inhibitors.
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High-Touch Wipe Down: Decreasing C. diff Rates in Adults With CancerFollowing a high rate of CDIs, the inpatient medical oncology unit at the University of California, Los Angeles, Santa Monica Medical Center adapted an evidence-based intervention.
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Adhering to New Lifestyles for Caregivers and Patients Undergoing Stem Cell TransplantsLouise Eaton, RN, BSN, OCN, inpatient Stem Cell Transplant Unit, John Theurer Cancer Center, provides advice for the relationship between caregivers and patients undergoing stem cell transplantation, as well as responsibilities for caregivers.
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Mikel Ross on the Cost of Cooling Caps for Chemotherapy Induced Hair LossMikel Ross discusses the different costs of cooling cap interventions for chemotherapy-induced hair loss and insurance coverage.
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Richard Joseph on Mucosal MelanomaRichard Joseph, MD, an oncologist at Mayo Clinic, discusses mucosal melanoma.
