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Reaching Out, Getting Answers, to Understand Treatment OptionsThe patient's daughter had not been at the initial consult and thus had only secondhand information from her father and mother.
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Patients as Self-AdvocatesHow patients can be their own advocates and maximize their care team appointments by speaking up and asking questions.
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Go on the Offensive Against Colorectal CancerNurses can take part in turning the tide against the disease.
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JAK Inhibitors Build Momentum in Myelofibrosis TreatmentWith additional JAK inhibitors under exploration in the myelofibrosis pipeline, such as momelotinib and pacritinib, FDA-approved options continue to be utilized heavily in the paradigm, explained John O. Mascarenhas, MD.
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Linda Grush Explains How Debbie's Dream Foundation Helps Stomach Cancer PatientsLinda Grush, Illinois chapter president, Debbie's Dream Foundation, explains what happens when a patient with stomach cancer reaches out to the foundation for more information.
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Supportive Care for Patients With Head and Neck CancerPerforming frequent assessments and assisting with hygiene is vital to preserving and improving quality of life.
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Adverse Events of BRAF and MEK InhibitorsEach type of cancer treatment has its own adverse event (AE) profile, and BRAF and MEK inhibitors are no different.
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Patients and Fellow Providers Offer Advice for Oncology NursesA job in oncology nursing is both stressful and rewarding—whether you have been working in the profession for 10 days or 10 years. We recently asked our readers and cancer survivors what advice they would give to new oncology nurses. What follows is just some of the advice shared.
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Carmela Hoefling on Identifying and Treating Malnourished PatientsCarmela Hoefling, RN, MSN, APN-C, AOCNP, Rutgers Cancer Institue of New Jersey, discusses what oncology nurses can do to identify and treat patients who may be malnourished.
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Experimental Dosing Strategy With Sotorasib Plus Immunotherapy Helps Combat Hepatotoxicity in KRAS G12C+ NSCLCSotorasib is often associated with a high rate of hepatotoxic events, most of which are from elevated liver enzymes. However, a lead-in dosing strategy may help address this adverse event and improve patient tolerability.
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Skin Care Solutions for Patients With Cutaneous LymphomaSkin care is an important topic for every individual, but for cutaneous lymphoma patients, skin care can be the key to greatly improving your quality of life. By educating yourself about your skin, there are many things that you can do to keep your skin moisturized, soft and comfortable.
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Elizabeth Blasiak on the Hourly Rounding Program ResultsOncology Nurse Elizabeth Blasiak on the Results of the Hourly Rounding Program
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Nurses Are "On the Front Lines" for Patients Treated With Radium-223Nurses are key when it comes to treating patients with prostate cancer who are being given radium-223.
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Beth Calmes, MSN, RN, on Honor Bathing and its Impact on Family MembersBeth Calmes, MSN, RN, oncology unit, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, explains what honor bathing is and how it impacts the family members of the recently deceased patient.
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Katie Couric's Message to Her Younger Self: On Cancer and KindnessDon't waste time being upset, and don't try to shield loved ones from their diagnosis.
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Lisa Barbarotta Answers: What Do Patients Want to Know about Myelodysplastic Syndrome?Lisa Barbarotta, MSN, APRN-BC, AOCNS, of Smilow Cancer Center at Yale-New Haven Hospital, talks about how difficult it can be to explain myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) to patients who may never have heard about the condition before.
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Nursing Named Most Trusted Profession for the 17th Consecutive YearIn the minds of Americans, there is no more trusted profession than nursing, according to a global analytics company called Gallup, which recently announced that for the 17th year in a row, nurses topped the list by a landslide.
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Samantha Ganey Aquino Discusses Pain ManagementSamantha Ganey Aquino, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, discusses pain management for patients with cancer.
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Cancer Care Providers: Don't Work in SilosCommunication is key to ensure the best quality patient care.
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Janet Gordils-Perez Discusses Electronic Medical Records and Patient PortalsJanet Gordils-Perez, MA, RN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, Executive Director, Oncology Nursing Services, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, discusses switching to electronic medical records and the implementation of patient portals for cancer patients.
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Darcy Burbage on Assessing Risk for CIPNDarcy Burbage, RN, MSN, AOCN, CBCN, Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute, discusses risk factors that oncology nurses should be aware of when thinking about chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).
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Kathryn Beal on Aftercare for Patients with Primary Brain TumorsKathryn Beal discusses what aftercare looks like for patients with primary brain tumors who have recieved a combination of radiation treatment and chemotherapy.
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Cancer Care Takes a TeamCancer treatment should not solely rely on the oncologist, says Rasheda Persinger-Adams, NP, MSN, OCN.
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Krista Qualmann on Genetic Counseling and Testing for Patients with CancerKrista Qualmann discusses hereditary cancer syndromes.
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Let's Talk About Sex, Fertility, and Intimacy After CancerA sexual health expert and oncology nurse hopes to empower patients to make informed decisions.
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Donna L. Berry on Listening to Cancer PatientsDonna L. Berry, PhD, RN, AOCN, FAAN, Director, Phyllis F. Cantor Center for Research in Nursing & Patient Care Services, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, discusses the importance of listening to patients with cancer.
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Let's Talk Managing Symptoms and Side Effects With Darcy BurbageCancer survivors often experience physical and psychosocial long-term and late effects after treatment ends.
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Jeannine Brant Gives Advice for International NursingJeannine Brant, PhD, APRN, AOCN, FAAN, gives advices to nurses who might be considering an international nurse training program, such as the Middle East Cancer Consortium.
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First of its Kind "Young Lung" Study Seeks to Pinpoint Targetable GenotypesLung cancer at any age is a catastrophic illness, but it is particularly devastating when it affects young adults in the prime of their lives.
