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Jordyn Sava

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Symptoms Improve Within 1 Year in Most Patients With Endometrial Cancer

Many symptoms related to endometrial cancer may improve within 1 year in women with endometrial cancer, with the exception of those with high-risk disease.


Kristin Barber, APRN, AOCNP, FNP-BC

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Oncology Drug Crash Course: Tucatinib and Trastuzumab for HER2+ CRC

Tucatinib was first approved by the FDA for the treatment of patients with HER2-positive advanced unresectable or metastatic breast cancer in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine on April 17, 2020.


Lindsay Fischer

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T-Cell Engagers Take Center Stage in Large B-Cell Lymphoma

Bispecific antibodies that engage T cells are an effective treatment modality in relapsed/refractory disease and are an important new treatment for relapsed large B-cell lymphoma.


Julie McGuire RN, MSN

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Opinion: Now Is the Time to Optimize Electronic Health Record Systems

Buying one for your practice or enhancing the one you have will help you cut costs and boost your financial stability.


Kristin M. Daly, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP

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Kristin Daly on the Difference Between Somatic and Germline Variants in Precision Oncology

Kristin M. Daly, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, highlights the difference between somatic and germline variants.


Cleveland Clinic

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Cleveland Clinic Opens New Cancer Center in Abu Dhabi

The state-of-the-art facility represents the organization’s vision of global cancer care


Sharon Kauffman, PhD, RN, CNE, NPD-BC, OCN

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Oncology Drug Crash Course: Pirtobrutinib (Jaypirca)

Sharon Kauffman, PhD, RN, CNE, NPD-BC, OCN, provides an in-depth look at pirtobrutinib in a downloadable reference sheet.


Josh Weiner

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COVID-19 and the Rise of Texting in Health Care

The last thing patients want is to be put on hold or interrupted by calls at work.


Marlee Kiel, LCSW

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How Social Media Helps AYA Patients With Cancer Find Support

The rise of social media platforms has helped foster a community for adolescent and young adult patients with cancer.


Christine Wylie, MSN, RN, OCN

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Kara Morris and Christine Wylie on Oral Cryotherapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Mucositis in Breast Cancer

Kara Morris, MSN, RN, OCN; and Christine Wylie, MSN, RN, OCN, discuss the benefits of oral cryotherapy for patients receiving dose-dense doxorubicin.


Ariana Pelosci

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Gut Microbiome Signatures May Steer Rectal Cancer Treatment Decisions

Differences in gut microbiome signatures may lead to more accurate treatments and diagnoses for patients with colorectal cancer.


Sailaja Darisipudi

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Improved PFS Outcomes With Elacestrant Correlate With CDK4/6 Duration in ER+/HER2– Metastatic Breast Cancer

Longer duration of CDK4/6 inhibitor prior to treatment with elacestrant correlated with progression-free survival (PFS) improvements in patients with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer vs standard-of-care options.


Meredith Cummings BSN, RN, OCN

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Meredith Cummings on Using Machine Learning to Predict Treatment-Related Adverse Events

Meredith Cummings BSN, RN, OCN, highlights her research on machine learning and its potential application in optimizing symptom management.


Paul Nathan, PhD

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Newly Approved Tebentafusp Requires Up-Front Active Toxicity Management in Melanoma

Tebentafusp, the first FDA-approved treatment option for patients with unresectable or metastatic uveal melanoma, may cause mild cytokine release syndrome, an expert explains.


Eric Zack, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, AOCN, BMTCN

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Eric Zack on Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Prevention and Management

Eric Zack, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, AOCN, BMTCN, describes disseminated intravascular coagulation and best nursing strategies to mitigate the severity of this condition.


Michigan State University

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Hospice Professionals Use Mind, Body, and Movement Meditation to Reduce Stress

A program evaluated at Michigan State University has shown that meditation helps combat burnout and promote well-being among health care workers, particularly in hospice settings.


Lisa Ovesen, MSN, APRN, OHC

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Oncology Nurses Are Uniquely Qualified to Meet the Needs of Patients With Lung Cancer

As with all patients with cancer, providing care for those with lung cancer involves both physiological and psychological aspects.



La-Urshalar Brock, MSN, FNP-BC, CNM

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La-Urshalar Brock on Testing for HER2 in Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer

La-Urshalar Brock, MSN, FNP-BC, CNM, discusses HER2 status and its implications for patients with breast cancer.


Uma Naidoo, MD

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Health Care Professionals Can Fight Burnout Through Their Diet

“This is a holistic, functional and integrative approach to your mental well-being. So, you start small, and you build up on that. It is not an overnight fix; it is a slow and steady progress.”


Carla Schaefer, DNP, RN, OCN, CENP

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Nursing Education Can Be a Lifelong Marathon. Are You Ready for the Race?

Nursing education should be viewed as a long-course endeavor rather than a sprint.


Alyssa Ridad, BSN-RN, OCN

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Ridad and McKaig Discuss Oncology Nurse Perceptions on Medical Cannabis

Alyssa Ridad BSN-RN, OCN; and Amanda McKaig, BSN, RN, OCN, discuss oncology nurse perceptions of medical cannabis.


Michelle T. Chi, MD

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Bring A Nuanced Approach to Venous Thromboembolism Management

Understanding various clot characteristics and bleeding risk factors can help providers carefully manage acute venous thromboembolism.


Kellie Zeichner, BSN, RN, OCN

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Kellie Zeichner Speaks to the Power of Standardized Monitoring Procedures for Patients With Rare Tumors

Kellie Zeichner BSN, RN, OCN, explains how her institution created a standardized monitoring procedure for insulinoma care.


Jack Kain, PharmD

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Does the CDC’s Proposed Opioid Prescribing Guideline Fall Short on Drug Testing?

Although the CDC has put forth a strong effort to improve its opioid guidelines, many providers still feel that more can be done.


Laurel Sopher

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Oncology Nurse Shares Inspiring Story of Hope

Laurel Sopher was diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant at 15 weeks. Laurel's son, Alexander, was born in 2000. Laurel also delivered twin boys in 2004.


Pearman Parker, PhD, MPH, RN

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Connecting All the Pieces: Helping Patients Make Sense of Their Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy education is a puzzle personalized for each patient. Each piece of the puzzle represents a different method of instruction to supplement nurses’ interpersonal teaching.


African American Breast Cancer Alliance

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Breast Cancer is Hard Work

Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among Black women of all ages and is increasing in younger women in the U.S.


By Sandra Spoelstra, PhD, RN

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Nurses Leading the Way: Promoting Adherence to Oral Cancer Medications

Sandra Spoelstra, PhD, RN, of the Michigan State University College of Nursing, outlines the essential and growing role of oncology nurses in helping patients with cancer to manage their oral regimens


Thomas E. Sullivan, M.D.

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Improve Medication Adherence With Technology

When considering the importance of medication adherence, former US Surgeon General C. Everett Koop said it best: “Drugs don’t work in patients who don’t take them.” That was 35 years ago, and the issue remains a major area of concern for clinicians today.

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