March 2nd 2023
Pure essential oils reduced the severity of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in patients receiving autologous blood and marrow transplants.
Ibrutinib Plus Prednisone Does Not Improve Response Rates in cGVHD
February 2nd 2023First-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.
Nivolumab/Ipilimumab May Be Most Effective mRCC Treatment, Sunitinib Most Cost-Effective
January 18th 2023A 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.
During End-of-Life Cancer Care, Patients of Color Less Likely To Receive Opioid Treatment
January 14th 2023Findings 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.
Opinion: Self-Care Is Key to Preserve Mental and Emotional Wellness for Oncology Nurses
December 28th 2022Oncology 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.
Distress in Advanced Cancer May Be Alleviated With Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy
November 15th 2022Psychiatric distress and existential distress are associated with poor outcomes in patients with advanced cancers and treatment options such as psychotherapy have demonstrated limited effectiveness.
Improvements in Accessibility to Cancer Screenings Are Needed for Individuals With Disabilities
November 2nd 2022It 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.