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Oncology Nursing Stories: Pregnancy After Lymphoma Chemoradiation
November 16, 2022
Podcast
In this episode of "The Vitals," Ellen Miller, MSN, FNP-BC, talks about meeting a patient who realized she wanted to get pregnant after undergoing chemoradiation as a teenager.
Opinion: Post-Mastectomy Chest Numbness: Oncology Nurses Are Key to Patient Education
November 16, 2022
Article
Oncology nurses are in a unique position to educate patients with breast cancer about post-mastectomy chest numbness.
Health Literacy in Cancer Care Begins with the Nursing Staff
November 11, 2022
Article
During the 40th Annual Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium, Sandra Kurtin, PhD, ANP-BC, FAPO, discussed improving health literacy in oncology care.
Maximizing Potential of Immunotherapy Requires Appropriate irAE Management
November 10, 2022
Article
Immunotherapy has changed the face of cancer treatment, but requires appropriate irAE management to reach full potential.
Inclusivity Must Be Made A Priority in Clinical Trials and Cancer Care
November 09, 2022
Article
Narjust Florez, MD, emphasizes why oncology health care professionals should bring a sense of urgency to ensuring that clinical trials represent all patient populations.
Helping Patients Navigate Complementary Treatments
October 19, 2022
Article
Holistic options like acupuncture and music therapy may benefit those undergoing cancer treatment.
Medical Debt Is Tied to Multiple Chronic Conditions
October 17, 2022
Article
The more chronic conditions patients have, the more likely they are to be in debt.
Later Toxicities Linked to Bone Marrow Transplant Highlight Necessity of Thorough Survivorship Care for Patients With AML
October 14, 2022
Article
Individuals with AML who underwent a bone marrow transplant are at an increased risk of developing subsequent neoplasms, and other chronic health conditions.
Interest in Cannabinoids Continues to Grow Among Patients With Cancer
October 03, 2022
Article
Karen Hande, PhD, DNP, ANP-BC, CNE, FAANP, ANEF, discusses increased patient interest in cannabinoids and how oncology nurses can steer pain management conversations to keep patients informed.
Oncology Nurses: What Cannabinoid Is Your Patient Taking?
September 16, 2022
Article
Karen Hande, PhD(c), DNP, ANP-BC, CNE, FAANP, ANEF, explains the difference between some of the popular cannabinoid products that patients with cancer may be taking.