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Partial-Breast Radiation Promising for Some Breast Cancer Survivors
September 13, 2019
Article
Partial-breast radiation may be more convenient for patients with breast cancer, and according to recent research, the outcomes aren’t much different than patients who had whole-breast radiation.
The Raymond Foundation Is Dedicated to Helping Patients and Caregivers
July 04, 2019
Article
At the 2019 Annual ASCO meeting in Chicago, Oncology Nursing News got the chance to speak with Martha Raymond, CEO and founder of the Raymond Foundation, and executive director at the GI Cancers Alliance.
Examining Chronic Health Conditions in Cancer Survivors
June 28, 2019
Article
With more people surviving long after their cancer diagnosis, there is also a heightened risk of developing chronic health conditions.
Whole-Breast Versus Partial-Breast Radiation
June 27, 2019
Video
There is not a major difference in outcomes between whole-breast and partial-breast radiation for some patients with breast cancer.
GI Cancer Treatment Is a Team Sport
June 24, 2019
Video
The treatment of gastrointestinal cancers is a team sport, and nurses are key players.
Gut Microbiome Can Impact Immunotherapy Response
June 24, 2019
Article
Patients with cancer who are receiving immunotherapy may have improved responses if they have a healthy and diverse gut microbiome.
Quality of Life Is an Important Endpoint in Cancer Trials
June 22, 2019
Video
Health-related quality of life (QOL) is becoming an increasingly important endpoint in cancer clinical trials.
Family Cancer History Reporting Needs Improvement
June 21, 2019
Article
While self-reported family cancer history is vital to screen individuals for hereditary cancer risk, its documentation tends to be lacking.
Oncology Nurses Are Key in Head and Neck Cancer Care
June 20, 2019
Video
Nurses are there for patients every step of the way.
Patient Preferences Change Throughout Disease Process
June 19, 2019
Video
In different stages of multiple myeloma treatment, patients' priorities may change.