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On this episode of Onc Nurse On Call, Kristin Daly, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, discusses practical cancer care strategies in the age of immunotherapy.

A 1-time dose of arlo-cel demonstrated safety and efficacy in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma that was previously treated.

Learn the critical factors in determining prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism, a frequent and serious complication for patients with cancer.

Following imlunestrant’s approval, Komal Jhaveri, MD, FACP, compares the oral SERD to its counterpart, elacestrant, in terms of composition and trials.

AI-driven decision support can ease oncologists’ workloads and streamline care without reducing autonomy.

The FDA has granted approval to adjuvant cemiplimab treatment for patients with high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma after surgery and radiation.

CRS and ICANS were observed in 48% and 16%, respectively, of patients with ES-SCLC who received tarlatamab, according to real-world data.

A network to connect patients with unused medications with patients in need brought $18 million of free cancer medication while reducing drug waste.

In the phase 3 SURPASS-ET trial, ropeginterferon alfa-2b outperformed anagrelide as second-line therapy for high-risk essential thrombocythemia.

Cassie A. Gray, MS, RN, OCN, CHPN, explains how early palliative care integration benefits patients with advanced cancer.

Heather J. Jackson, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAA-NP, shared a review of supportive oncology practices at the 2025 School of Nursing Oncology.

The FDA has approved lurbinectedin plus atezolizumab for the treatment of extensive-stage small cell lung cancer following induction therapy with atezolizumab.

Jeneth Aquino, DNP, FNP-BC, explains that using ctDNA to guide a patient’s next steps can provide clarity in the treatment process.

The addition of atezolizumab to chemoradiation led to meaningful improvements to quality of life for patients with small cell lung cancer.

Heather Jackson, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAA-NP, explains the utility of a holistic approach to oncology care.

Courtney Moore, APRN, FNP-C, OCN, discusses planning beyond first-line CDK4/6 inhibitors and supportive care strategies for patients with HR+/HER2– disease.

Subcutaneous daratumumab is well tolerated, but ongoing immune monitoring is key to managing infection risk in patients with multiple myeloma.

An LED-based intraoral device for photobiomodulation therapy was safe and reduced severe oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancers.

The REMS program for vandetanib in the treatment of patients with medullary thyroid cancer has been removed by the FDA.

Leaders in oncology nursing and advanced practice spotlight the essential role of advanced practice providers in oncology.

Melissa Rikal, FNP-BC, AOCNP, explains how ctDNA can inform prognosis, monitor disease progression, and guide treatment decisions in oncology.

The FDA has approved imlunestrant for the treatment of patients with ESR1-mutated ER+, HER2- metastatic breast cancer.

Caleb Raine, PA-C explains what BCMA is and why it is a common bispecific antibody target in multiple myeloma.

Revumenib was added to NCCN guidelines for relapsed or refractory NPM1-mutated acute myeloid leukemia.

Scott C. Borinstein, MD, PhD, discusses how holistic and empathetic care defines pediatric oncology.

Off-the-shelf mosunetuzumab/polatuzumab vedotin produced durable responses with manageable safety in BTK inhibitor–exposed relapsed/refractory MCL.

Specialized palliative medicine and supportive oncology advanced practice providers help create a personalized treatment experience for patients.

Read nursing considerations for treating patients with mantle cell lymphoma using lisocabtagene maraleucel.

Subcutaneous pembrolizumab has been approved across all indications, cutting chair and administration times with a median injection time of 2 minutes.