Supportive Care
Aaron Gerds on JAK Inhibitor Therapy for Anemic Patients With Myelofibrosis
January 02, 2023
Video
Aaron T. Gerds, MD, MS, unpacks data seen with momelotinib for patients with anemic myelofibrosis.
Opinion: Self-Care Is Key to Preserve Mental and Emotional Wellness for Oncology Nurses
December 28, 2022
Article
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.
Survivorship Clinic Visits Hold Answer to Questions About Post-Cancer Pregnancies
December 27, 2022
Article
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 Shows Efficacy in Oral Mucositis Management for Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
December 22, 2022
Article
Black mulberry extract may help patients manage oral mucositis, dry mouth, and weight gain, while receiving oral cancer medications.
ASCO/SIO Panel Recommends Acupuncture For Adults With Aromatase Inhibitor–Related Joint Pain
December 21, 2022
Article
An ASCO/SIO expert panel outlined evidence supporting integrative therapies for adults. There is insufficient evidence in the pediatric population.
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.
Phase 3 Data Support Leaving the “Neutrodiet” Behind After Stem Cell Transplant
December 15, 2022
Article
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.
Patients With HR+ Breast Cancer May Safely Pause Endocrine Therapy to Pursue Pregnancy
December 09, 2022
Article
Findings from the POSITIVE trial suggest that pausing endocrine therapy to pursue pregnancy did not negatively affect outcomes for patients with breast cancer.
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.
Private Medicare Plans Lead to Worse Oncologic Surgery Outcomes vs Traditional Medicare
November 30, 2022
Article
Private Medicare beneficiaries face high access barriers and increased mortality rates following oncologic resection than patients with traditional Medicare plans.