December 2018

December 21, 2018

This letter from the Chairman and CEO of Oncology Nursing News gives an overview of the contents of the December 2018 print issue of the magazine.

December 13, 2018

Investigators are evaluating whether eryaspase (Graspa), an L-asparaginase-based therapy that triggers tumor cell death, can extend survival for patients with pancreatic cancer.

December 12, 2018

Investigators are assessing whether Oraxol, an oral formulation of paclitaxel, will be safer and more efficacious than the widely used chemotherapy drug administered by traditional intravenous (IV) infusion.

December 11, 2018

A team of researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing set out to better understand the interpersonal communication components of breast cancer navigation services.

December 07, 2018

How to coach parents and offer resources to help children cope.

December 07, 2018

To best manage lymphedema, patients must first have an under­standing of their disease, no matter what its type.

December 06, 2018

Some therapies can be safely integrated with traditional cancer care, but others can be harmful.

December 05, 2018

Oncology nurses want to read news and research written by other nurses.

December 04, 2018

Nurses rally to grant their terminal patient his wish for his daughter to see snow.

December 04, 2018

A surprising cancer demographic warrants increased attention and support.