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Children Exposed to Maternal Cancer Show Normal Cognitive and Behavioral Outcomes
January 24, 2023
Article
An analysis of 141 children who had prenatal exposure to maternal cancer showed promising cognitive and behavioral functions at age 9 years.
ASCO Guidelines Provide Road Map for Cancer Pain Management With Opioids
January 18, 2023
Article
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has updated its guidelines providing recommendations for the management of cancer pain with opioids.
Nivolumab/Ipilimumab May Be Most Effective mRCC Treatment, Sunitinib Most Cost-Effective
January 18, 2023
Article
A decision model with a 10-year time horizon found that nivolumab plus ipilimumab was the most effective combination for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma, but sunitinib was the most cost-effective approach.
Talking With Patients About Potential Cancer Misinformation
January 05, 2023
Article
Oncology nurses can help their patients navigate misinformation that they may find online.
Patients want health systems to be more involved in their health
December 29, 2022
Article
Physician involvement can determine how much patients benefit from services provided.
Label Update for Capecitabine Expands and Updates Indications
December 22, 2022
Article
The FDA has approved updated labeling for capecitabine under Project Renewal, an Oncology Center of Excellence initiative aimed at updating labeling information for certain older oncology drugs.
APRN-Led Discharge Program Reduces Readmission Rates Following Treatment With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
December 20, 2022
Article
APRNs developed a discharge program which reduced readmission rates for patients receiving immunotherapy for advanced melanoma.
Challenges Faced by Adolescent and Young Adult Patients With Cancer
December 16, 2022
Article
Adolescents and young adults who have cancer also have a negative body image, financial toxicity, and concerns about family planning.
Will Biden’s “Enhancing Oncology Model” Improve Outpatient Care for Medicare Patients?
December 08, 2022
Article
The new model of care will seek to increase value-based care for patients receiving chemotherapy.
Cancer Has No Gender: Challenging Assumptions and Improving Quality of Care for the LGBTQ+ Community
December 07, 2022
Article
Improve care for LGBTQ+ patients with cancer by learning about disparities, focusing on patient-centered treatment, and not making assumptions about patients and their loved ones.