April 2014
Web-Based Program Helps Patients and Survivors to Manage Sexual Side Effects
May 15, 2014
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Feature Story
Sexual problems, such as loss of desire, failure to get aroused easily, and vaginal dryness and pain during sexual activity, are prevalent among breast cancer survivors, and they rarely go away without treatment.
Fertility Preservation-How Well Informed Are You?
May 09, 2014
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Nurse's Notes
Healthcare providers are expected to advise patients about the potential effects of cancer treatment, including impact on fertility. In many facilities, it's a required component of the informed consent process.
SGO Clinical Practice Statement: Genetic Testing for Ovarian Cancer
May 08, 2014
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Feature Story
Women diagnosed with epithelial ovarian, tubal, and peritoneal cancers should be considered for genetic counseling and testing, even in the absence of a family history.
Addressing Sexual Concerns in Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors
May 07, 2014
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Cover Story
Low sexual desire is a common problem among women diagnosed with breast cancer, ranking as one of the top three causes of post cancer distress
Lung Cancer Treatment Challenges and Opportunities
May 06, 2014
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Feature Story
Leading experts in the rapidly evolving field of lung cancer treatment assembled for the 1st Annual Miami Lung Cancer Conferenceâ„¢ in Miami Beach, Florida, on March 8, to offer their perspectives on the latest research and provide clinical insights for practitioners dealing with challenging cases.
Evidence-Based Approaches to Survivorship Care
April 30, 2014
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Cover Story
The number of cancer survivors in the United States is approaching 14 million, but that good news also means more attention must be paid to quality-of-life concerns for these individuals, as well as any long-term after effects of treatment.
Promoting a Culture of Safe Handling
April 29, 2014
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Feature Story
April is National Safe Handling Awareness Month, a great time to spotlight the ongoing importance of implementing safe practices when handling chemotherapy and other hazardous drugs in the oncology setting-not only for healthcare practitioners, but for patients and their caregivers, too.
Palliative Care Is a Priority-Nationally and Worldwide
April 25, 2014
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Partner Perspectives
Palliative care is the new buzzword in the hospital environment.
USPSTF, ASCO Issue More Guidance on Genetic Testing Based on Family History
April 24, 2014
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Feature Story
Oncology practitioners now have several resources to consult for advice on genetic testing for their patients following the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) December 2013 update of its 2005 BRCA recommendations, plus new recommendations from the American Socieity of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) announced in February and published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Helping Patients to Make Informed Decisions About Fertility Preservation
April 23, 2014
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Cover Story
Studies show that young women diagnosed with breast cancer are not routinely receiving information about fertility preservation (FP) before their anticancer therapy begins, posing a missed opportunity for healthcare practitioners to provide women with options for improving their chances for a future pregnancy.
Late-Effects Clinic, Passport for Care Support Survivors of Childhood Cancers
April 21, 2014
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Partner Perspectives
As oncology nurses, we have too often seen young adults who, successfully cured of their childhood cancers, return with serious or debilitating health concerns or even a secondary malignancy as a late effect from chemotherapy or radiation.