April 2019
Novel Technology Helps Patients Manage Symptoms
April 10, 2019
Article
Feature Story
Smartphone apps and other technological advances are helping patients to track and manage their cancer symptoms.
Pemetrexed Approval for Frontline Pembrolizumab/Chemo Combo in NSCLC Gets Expansion
April 10, 2019
Article
Updates
The FDA expanded the indication for for pemetrexed (Alimta) injection plus pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and platinum-based chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic nonsquamous non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) without EGFR or ALK alterations.
FDA Advises Against Starting Olaratumab for Soft Tissue Sarcoma
April 09, 2019
Article
Clinical Trials in Progress
The FDA recommends that no new patients with advanced soft tissue sarcoma (STS) be treated with olaratumab (Lartruvo) plus doxorubicin, following the negative results of the phase III ANNOUNCE trial.
Treatment of Depression and Fatigue in Cancer Survivors Needs Improvement
April 09, 2019
Article
Adverse Events Report
Oncology nurses are often on the frontline when it comes to talking to patients about how they are feeling.
Nurses Must Adapt to Meet the Needs of a Diverse Patient Population
April 07, 2019
Article
Partner Perspectives
Rapid changes occurring nationally and worldwide—including shifts in demographics, languages, epidemiological patterns, and social systems— have direct implications for patient care. These trends are projected to continue, and nurses need to be prepared to care for increasingly diverse patient populations.
Managing Constipation in the Cancer Care Setting
April 06, 2019
Article
Fast Facts for the Frontline
About 60% of adult patients with cancer experience constipation, but oncology nurses can help.
Oncology Nurses Must Navigate Difficult End-of-Life Discussions
April 05, 2019
Article
Professionally Speaking
Talking with patients about palliative and hospice care is not always easy, but it is important.
Nurses Must Keep Up With Cancer Care's Constant Change
April 04, 2019
Article
From the Chairman
Because nurses bridge the gap between advocate and provider, they are in the perfect position to recognize patients’ needs and seek solutions for those undergoing radiation therapy.
Plan Ahead to Get the Most Out of Conferences
April 04, 2019
Article
Nurse's Notes
Five tips on how oncology nurses can maximize the benefits of meeting attendance.
Nurses Find Research Opportunities in Radiation Therapy
April 03, 2019
Article
Cover Story
Nurses are already on the forefront of patient care, and they can lead research, too.