December 2018
Focusing on Young Nonsmokers With Lung Cancer
December 21, 2018
Article
From the Chairman
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.
Starving Tumors of Important Amino Acid May Extend Survival in Pancreatic Cancer
December 13, 2018
Article
Clinical Trials in Progress
Investigators are evaluating whether eryaspase (Graspa), an L-asparaginase-based therapy that triggers tumor cell death, can extend survival for patients with pancreatic cancer.
Novel Oral Paclitaxel Formulation Aims to Overcome Drawbacks of IV Version
December 12, 2018
Article
Clinical Trials in Progress
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.
Structuring a Study of Interpersonal Communication in Breast Cancer Navigation
December 11, 2018
Article
Partner Perspectives
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.
Supporting Children When a Parent Has Cancer
December 07, 2018
Article
Professionally Speaking
How to coach parents and offer resources to help children cope.
Lymphedema Treatment Starts With Education
December 07, 2018
Article
Adverse Events Report
To best manage lymphedema, patients must first have an under­standing of their disease, no matter what its type.
Complementary Therapies for Prostate Cancer Treatment
December 06, 2018
Article
Fast Facts for the Frontline
Some therapies can be safely integrated with traditional cancer care, but others can be harmful.
Do the Write Thing
December 05, 2018
Article
Nurse's Notes
Oncology nurses want to read news and research written by other nurses.
Bringing Snow to Santa Monica - Nurses Help Grant a Patient's Last Wish
December 04, 2018
Article
Feature Story
Nurses rally to grant their terminal patient his wish for his daughter to see snow.
Lung Cancer and the Young Adult Nonsmoker
December 04, 2018
Article
Cover Story
A surprising cancer demographic warrants increased attention and support.