April 2015
Daily Spiritual Experiences in Nursing Care and Research
April 23, 2015
Article
Partner Perspectives
Research on the role of spirituality in healthcare continues to grow, and for patients with cancer, religious and spiritual values can be especially important to their overall quality of life throughout their cancer journey.
Meeting the Complex Needs of Patients With Pancreatic Cancer
April 10, 2015
Article
Cover Story
Although the treatment landscape for advanced pancreatic cancer has expanded in recent years, this diagnosis remains one of the most devastating for patients and their loved ones.
Anal Cancer in HIV-Infected Individuals
April 07, 2015
Article
Partner Perspectives
Once a terminal illness, HIV is now considered a chronic disease due to the advances in highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART).
My Worst Nightmare: A Spelling Bee With Only Oncology Drug Names
April 06, 2015
Article
Nurse's Notes
An oncologist told me he retired because he couldn't pronounce the names of the drugs anymore.
Staying Positive and on Course, Despite Financial Hardships
April 03, 2015
Article
Nurse Perspectives
Please enjoy this music while your party is reached … "Hello, Mr. Freeman,* this is Venteria Knight. I'm a nurse navigator with Northside Hospital, and we met at the prostate cancer screening last week."
Professional Groups Unite to Make Safe Chemo Handling a Priority in Practice
March 24, 2015
Article
Feature Story
Big changes are ahead for oncology nurses and other healthcare professionals who prepare and administer hazardous drugs, as new regulations for safe handling are being finalized by the US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP).