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Psychosocial Support May Improve Cancer-Related Fatigue
June 13, 2019
Article
Cognitive behavioral therapy help to improve the lives of patients experiencing cancer-related fatigue.
Immunotherapy-Related Myocarditis
June 11, 2019
Video
Nurses should be aware of patients who are at risk for immunotherapy-related myocarditis.
Nurses Get Creative When Addressing Financial Toxicity
April 26, 2019
Video
Oncology nurses must ensure that patients are discussing issues they face when it comes to paying for medication.
Cancer Care Providers: Don't Work in Silos
April 24, 2019
Video
Communication is key to ensure the best quality patient care.
Special Assessments Are Needed When Treating Older Adults With Cancer
April 22, 2019
Article
Conducting a geriatric assessment, predicting chemotherapy toxicity, and considering polypharmacy are all crucial in this growing population, experts say.
Understanding the Management of Chronic AEs After Radiation Therapy
April 20, 2019
Article
Nurses play a key role in helping to manage the chronic adverse events (AEs) associated with radiation, even into survivorship, according to Hilda Haynes-Lewis, PhD, ANP-BC, AOCNP.
MDS Treatment Takes a Team
April 20, 2019
Video
There are multiple key players, including oncology nurses, in the treatment of patients with myelodysplastic syndrome.
Live Classes Teach Patients and Caregivers What to Expect During Treatment
April 19, 2019
Article
Nurse educators are more effective than electronic guides in ensuring that patients with cancer are safely discharged from the hospital without readmissions, a study found.
Sticking to a Checklist Ensures Proper Administration of CAR-T Cell Therapies
April 18, 2019
Article
An audit of one institution's administration shows that adhering to a detailed list of tasks prevents missed steps in a complicated process.
Women with Ovarian Cancer Less Likely to Alert Providers As Symptoms Worsen
April 18, 2019
Article
Health care providers need to break the cycle of inappropriate symptom communication to help improve patients’ quality of life.