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For Patients With Cancer, Web-Based Portals Can Inform and EmpowerPatient portals are giving patients new ways to access their healthcare information and communicate with members of their healthcare team.
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Phyllis McKiernan on Patient Age and Transplant PerformancePhyllis McKiernan discusses appropriate age and other factors for transplants.
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Monica Fradkin on Improving Staff Communication for Patients in Clinical TrialsMonica Fradkin, RN, MPH, Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven, discusses improving communication between clinical staff and research staff for patients who are approved for clinical trials.
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Kavita Dharmarajan on the Benefits of "Whole Picture" Palliative CareKavita Dharmarajan, MD, MSc, assistant professor of radiation oncology and palliative medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, discusses how patients benefit when healthcare providers look at the “whole picture” in advanced stage cancer treatment.
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Ongoing Disparity: Breast Cancer in African American WomenAlthough white women have a higher incidence of breast cancer than African American women (123.2/100,000 versus 118/100,000), African American women have a 40% higher mortality rate.
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Genetic Testing May Add Confusion to Treatment DecisionsAs genetic testing becomes increasingly available, there will be a growing gap between the wide availability of testing and the relative importance of results to treatment decisions. In the current environment, there's more promise in precision medicine than practical applications in the exam room.
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Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Combinations are The Future of NSCLC TreatmentThe use of immunotherapy in tandem with chemotherapy is the future of treating patients with NSCLC, according to expert Catherine Shu, MD.
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Alyson Moadel-Robblee on Barriers to Counseling for Patients with Prostate CancerAlyson Moadel-Robblee, PhD, discusses what keeps male patients with prostate cancer from seeking out counseling and therapy.
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From Nurse to Freelance WriterAshley Hay, BSN, RN, crafts a successful career away from the bedside.
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Joan Lunden and Dr Patrick Borgen Discuss Imaging and Genetic Testing in Breast CancerJoan Lunden talks about imaging technology and genetic testing for the early detection of breast cancer with Roy Firestone and Patrick I. Borgen, MD, in advance of her keynote address at the 32nd Miami Breast Cancer Conference (MBCC).
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Robert Andtbacka on Wound Care and Handling Drains After Melanoma SurgeryDr. Robert Andtbacka explains the important role the nurse plays before and after surgery for melanoma.
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Immunotherapy-Related Colitis: A 'Hot Topic'Patients who develop immunotherapy-related colitis tend to have better outcomes, so it is important to get them back on treatment as soon as possible.
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Carol Blecher Discusses Ways to Improve a Patient's Adherence to Oral Cancer MedicationsCarol Blecher, RN, MS, AOCN, APNC, CBPN-C, CBCN, an advanced practice nurse and clinical educator at the Trinitas Regional Medical Center/Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center in Elizabeth, New Jersey, gives advice on how to improve a patient's adherence to oral cancer medications.
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Cell-Free DNA Can Improve GI Cancer DetectionCell-free DNA could be the next big breakthrough in detecting gastrointestinal cancers, according to Brian M. Wolpin, MD, MPH, director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, and director of the Hale Family Center for Pancreatic Cancer Research at Dana-Farber Cancer.
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Susan Rafte on the Increasing Role of Advocates in Breast Cancer CareAfter being diagnosed with breast cancer, Susan Rafte and her sister started The Pink Ribbons Project is a Houston-based nonprofit that provides surrounding communities with access to fundamental breast health services via awareness programs, fundraising events and community collaboration.
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PanCAN Funds Innovative Scientists through Research Grants ProgramThis year, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) awarded 9 grants to 12 researchers at 11 institutions in the US, Canada, and France, totaling $4.2 million.
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Oncology Nurses as Patient AdvocatesOncology nurses can make the world of a difference when it comes to patient care, and it is crucial that they work together with other members of the treatment team to ensure the best outcomes, according to Sally Werner, MSHA, BSN, RN, senior vice president, affiliate relations at Cancer Support Community.
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Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates Among African AmericansColorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death among African Americans. The CRC mortality rate among African Americans is 29.8% compared with 19.5% among Caucasians.
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Why Be an Oncology Nurse? Perspective from a PatientA grateful patient explains why she loves the nurses who take care of their patients every single day.
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Improving Patient Care With Interprofessional Collaborative Oncology PracticeTo meet the complex healthcare demands of today's patients, healthcare professionals need to learn how to practice as members of an interprofessional collaborative team.
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Brianna Hoffner Stresses Collaboration When Treating Complex Immune-Related Adverse EventsBrianna Hoffner reminds oncology nurses to collaborate with colleagues in other departments when treating patients with immune-related adverse events.
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Rapid Response Teams and End-of-Life Care in OncologyRapid response teams (RRT) are used extensively in many hospitals, including major cancer centers; however, research shows that adverse outcomes are more common for patients who require RRT intervention than among the general hospital population.
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Certain Risk Factors Affect Chemo-Related Functional Decline in Elderly WomenWomen aged 65 and older undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer have a higher risk of experiencing a decline in their ability to function physically, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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Exploring New Treatment Options in Triple-Negative Breast CancerThe treatment of TNBC is rapidly evolving, with immotherapies, AR-targeted agents and targeted therapies.
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Dr. Abernethy Discusses Burnout in Palliative Care CliniciansAmy P. Abernethy, MD, PhD, associate professor, School of Nursing, director, Duke Center for Learning Health Care, Duke University School of Medicine, discusses a survey that evaluated burnout among palliative care clinicians in the United States.
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Alison Morris on Screening for Distress and Nurse-Led AlgorithmsAlison Morris, RN, OCN, a Hematology/Oncology nurse practitioner at Stanford Health Care, discusses screening patients with cancer for emotional and physical distress as well as developing a nurse-led algorithm to categorize distress.
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Charles Kamen on Cancer-Related Distress in LGBT PatientsCharles Kamen, PhD, University of Rochester Medical Center, discusses the disparity that LGBT patients face when it comes to cancer-related stress and depression.
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Exploring the Leadership Role of Advanced Practice Provider ManagerIn 2010, Smilow Cancer Hospital (SCH) at Yale New Haven and Yale Cancer Center (YCC) transitioned from a multisite cancer care delivery system that was both university- and hospitalbased to a new, state-of-the-art, 14-story comprehensive cancer center building.
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The Effects of a Child's Cancer on the Parents' RelationshipWhen parents are involved in the care of a child with cancer, they experience both positive and negative changes in their relationships, communication, stress, and their roles.
