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Anne Kolenic on End-of-Life Communication SkillsAnne Kolenic, RN, BSN, OCN, University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, Cleveland, Ohio, discusses a pilot study that examined novice nurses' end-of-life communication skills while measuring their confidence levels on the subject.
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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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CancerCare Prepares to Provide Vital Support for Cancer Patients Affected by Hurricane Florence2018 Hurricane preparedness fund to aid Southeastern residents living with cancer
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Harpreet Singh on Clinical Trial Eligibility in the Elderly Cancer PopulationHarpreet Singh of the FDA discusses how clinical trial populations are not always reflective of the population of patients who eventually end up getting treated by the therapies.
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New Patient-Centered Care Standards: What's Ahead for Nurses and Navigators?As the clock ticks closer to the January 1, 2015 deadline for the implementation of the new Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards, I've been asking nurses and patient navigators this question: What are you going to focus on come January 2, 2015 and beyond? What's next?
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Amy E. Moore on Pain Management for Patients Undergoing Bone Marrow BiopsyAmy E. Moore, MSN, BSN, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, discusses pain management in adult patients with cancer who are having bone marrow aspiration and biopsy.
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Anna Ferguson, RN, BSN, on Talking About Hope with Cancer PatientsAnna Ferguson RN, BSN, research nurse, Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, on talking about hope with patients who have cancer.
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Dr. Ganz on Survivorship Care Plans for Patients with CancerPatricia Ganz, MD, UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses how to better integrate survivorship plans for patients with cancer.
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Nurse Answers: Is Your Job Depressing?Oncology nurses are often faced with the question, "Isn't your job depressing?" Hear what what radiation oncology nurse had to say.
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The "Missing Link" in Hematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationAs clinical providers, the ability to meet the science of medicine with its physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial impact it has on patients is often unintentionally overlooked or, at the very least, minimized during the active treatment phase of care; therefore, the purpose and potential benefits that result from integrating palliative care early on in the process is missed.
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Challenges In AML TreatmentElderly patients with AML have long faced limited options for their treatment, but that is no longer the case. However, challenges still remain in the treatment of this patient population.
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Spirituality in Oncology Care: Patient Priorities and Innovative InterventionsThe topic of spirituality has become increasingly relevant in oncology nursing dialogue, research, and practice, with an eye toward how best to assess and identify patients’ spiritual needs and then develop innovative clinical interventions to effectively address those needs.
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Yoga for Cancer CareMind-body methods are increasingly being used in cancer treatment, as patients are supplementing standard care with integrative therapies.
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What Is Lynch Syndrome and Why Is It Important?Lynch syndrome (LS) is a hereditary syndrome that causes a marked increased risk of colorectal and other cancers. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means that it is due to a mutation in one copy of a gene (in LS, a DNA mismatch repair gene).
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Distress Screening and Referral Are Key for Patients With CancerProviding patients and clinicians with a distress screening and referral program that is comprehensive, easily accessible (ie, online), and patient centered in terms of resource/referral preferences can benefit patients and, potentially, the broader system of care.
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Janet Hampton Explains the Distress Thermometer StudyJanet Hampton from the University of Michigan Health System Cancer Center Explains the Distress Thermometer Study
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Whole-Breast Versus Partial-Breast RadiationThere is not a major difference in outcomes between whole-breast and partial-breast radiation for some patients with breast cancer.
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Obesity and Cancer: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Weight ManagementObesity has overtaken smoking as the leading preventable cause of cancer. Among patients diagnosed with cancer, obesity has been linked to poor prognosis.
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Nurses Can Refer Patients to Reliable Stomach Cancer InformationWhen one of your patients is diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer, it can be difficult for them to cope with their diagnosis. However, as their Oncology nurse, you can help guide them to reliable patient resources on stomach cancer, like Debbie’s Dream Foundation.
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Adjuvant Neratinib or T-DM1 Decreases Distant Recurrence Risk in HER2+ Early-Stage Breast CancerThe introduction of adjuvant approaches reduced the risk of disease recurrence in HER2-positive, early-stage breast cancer.
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Dr. Komrokji Discusses Myelodysplastic SyndromesRami S. Komrokji, MD, clinical director, Hematologic Malignancies, Moffitt Cancer Center, discusses the risk factors for developing myelodysplastic syndromes(MDS).
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Julie Nangia Explains Scalp Cooling Devices for Chemotherapy Induced Hair LossJulie Nangia explains the process for the Orbis Paxman Hair Loss Prevention System.
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Donna Berry on Patient CommunicationDonna L. Berry, PhD, RN, AOCN, FAAN, Director, Phyllis F. Cantor Center for Research in Nursing & Patient Care Services, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, discusses using technology to communicate with patients
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Meredith Buxton Discusses the I-SPY 2 TrialMeredith Buxton, PhD, University of California San Francisco, discusses the I-SPY 2 trial, for which she is the executive director.
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Heart Health and Cancer SurvivorsThe American Cancer Society estimates that almost 14.5 million cancer survivors are alive in the United States today. By 2024, the number of survivors will grow to almost 19 million.
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Don't Shy Away from the Sex Talk With Cancer SurvivorsThe availability of evidence-based research may help make clinicians more comfortable discussing sexual issues with cancer survivors.
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Megan Hoffman on the Importance of Nurses Understanding GenomicsMegan Hoffman, MSN, RN, CMSRN, AOCNS, discusses the importance of nurse's understanding genomics so their patients can get the full benefit.
