Supportive Care

Research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology seeks to inform best practices in establishing smoking cessation programs across cancer care centers.

First-line ibrutinib plus prednisone missed the primary endpoint in the phase 3 iNTEGRATE trial by not improving the response rate in patients with chronic graft-versus-host-disease compared with placebo plus prednisone.

Reanne Booker, MN, NP, shares how nurses can increase patient understanding on the role of palliative care in oncology.

Heather Jackson, PhD, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAANP, provides a case-based perspective on the benefit of auricular acupuncture as a tool for managing cancer pain.

An analysis of 141 children who had prenatal exposure to maternal cancer showed promising cognitive and behavioral functions at age 9 years.

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has updated its guidelines providing recommendations for the management of cancer pain with opioids.

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.

Findings showed that Black patients were 4.3 percentage points less likely to receive any opioid and 3.1 percentage points less likely to receive long-acting opioids near end-of-life compared with White patients.

Cannabidiol oil may be useful in helping patients with breast cancer manage tamoxifen-related adverse effects.

Oncology nurses can help their patients navigate misinformation that they may find online.

An economic analysis showed that neither polatuzumab vedotin nor CD19-directed CAR T-cell therapy are likely to be the most cost-effective for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma based on their high costs and current long-term survival estimates.

Oncology nurses work in a setting that might exacerbate any underlying mental health problems. Although getting through a shift may feel like the main goal, self-care and resiliency is equally important for the RN.

Ellen Miller, MSN, FNP-BC, a nurse practitioner who specializes in survivorship care, underscores what conversations surrounding fertility and pregnancy may look like after radiation.

Black mulberry extract may help patients manage oral mucositis, dry mouth, and weight gain, while receiving oral cancer medications.

An ASCO/SIO expert panel outlined evidence supporting integrative therapies for adults. There is insufficient evidence in the pediatric population.

APRNs developed a discharge program which reduced readmission rates for patients receiving immunotherapy for advanced melanoma.

A nonrestrictive diet was found to be noninferior to a protective diet in the post-stem cell transplant setting, suggesting that lifting restrictions may improve patient quality of life.

Findings from the POSITIVE trial suggest that pausing endocrine therapy to pursue pregnancy did not negatively affect outcomes for patients with breast cancer.

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.

Private Medicare beneficiaries face high access barriers and increased mortality rates following oncologic resection than patients with traditional Medicare plans.

Patients who receive high cumulative doses of triple intrathecal therapy may be at an increased risk of neurocognitive problems.

Providing oncologists with a baseline geriatric assessment summary with guidelines to manage toxicities may help reduce symptom burden in older patients with advanced cancer.

Psychiatric distress and existential distress are associated with poor outcomes in patients with advanced cancers and treatment options such as psychotherapy have demonstrated limited effectiveness.

During the 40th Annual Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium, Sandra Kurtin, PhD, ANP-BC, FAPO, discussed improving health literacy in oncology care.

Narjust Florez, MD, emphasizes why oncology health care professionals should bring a sense of urgency to ensuring that clinical trials represent all patient populations.

Celebrated reality star Teddi Mellencamp is using her Instagram as a platform to stress the importance of follow-up visits for patients with melanoma.

Jesus Cepero, PhD, RN, highlights the value of holistic care environments in pediatric oncology.

It is imperative that nurses and other health care professionals not only recognize the disparities in preventive screenings but become part of the solution. Early detection and cancer treatment must be accessible for those with disabilities, as it can help save lives.

Approximately 19.2% of American adults are caregivers for individuals 18 years or older. An estimated 6% care for a loved one with cancer.

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