April 2011
OncLive Nursing FDA Updates From April 2011
May 21, 2011
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Updates
3D mammogram system approved, NCCN 2011 Avastin breast cancer guidelines, and the approval of generic docetaxel.
ASCO Updates Guidelines on Bone-Modifying Drugs in Breast Cancer
May 20, 2011
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Updates
ASCO releases new recommendations amid growing therapeutic options and fresh concerns about serious skeletal-related events.
New Study Findings Change the Standard of Care for Women With Breast Cancer
April 19, 2011
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Nurse's Notes
Contrary to the traditionally slow pace of research adoption, the American College of Surgeons Oncology Group's Z0011 trial has seemingly changed practice overnight
Advocacy Spotlight: MyLifeLine.org
April 18, 2011
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Advocacy Spotlight
MyLifeLine.org Cancer Foundation believes a strong support community is critical for cancer patients.
The Meaning of Breast Cancer Risk and Surveillance Behaviors Among High-Risk African-American Women
April 15, 2011
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Conference Highlights
A breast cancer diagnosis is a highly distressing, life-changing experience
Lung Cancer Stigma, Smoking Status, Depression and Quality of Life
April 15, 2011
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Conference Highlights
Negative attitudes toward smokers extend to patients with lung cancer, regardless of whether or not they have ever actually smoked
Nurse's Insight: An Interview With JTCC Advanced Practice Nurse Laura Metcalfe
April 14, 2011
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Feature Story
As part of the Intellisphere Oncology Specialty Group's new partnership with the John Theurer Cancer Center (JTCC), our online and print coverage will provide special insight from JTCC's oncology healthcare professionals
A-List Advocacy: A Discussion of Celebrity Patients
April 13, 2011
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Feature Story
OncLive Nursing discusses highprofile patients with Barron H. Lerner, MD, PhD, author of When Illness Goes Public: Celebrity Patients and How We Look at Medicine
Myths and Facts About Kidney Cancer
April 12, 2011
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Updates
March was National Kidney Month, so here is an opportunity to test your knowledge about kidney cancer.
Lights, Camera, Advocacy! Celebrities Stand Up To Cancer
April 10, 2011
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Cover Story
Celebrity advocacy takes the form of both individual crusades and collaborative efforts, such as Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C)