February 2014
Anastrozole Found to Prevent Breast Cancer in High-Risk Postmenopausal Women
March 21, 2014
Article
Clinical Insights
Findings from the International Breast Cancer Intervention Study II (IBIS II) examining the efficacy of the aromatase inhibitor anastrozole as a breast cancer preventive show that the oral agent provided significant benefit to postmenopausal women deemed at high risk
Select Older Patients Can Avoid Radiation After Breast-Conserving Surgery
March 18, 2014
Article
Clinical Insights
A subgroup of older breast cancer patients may be able to forgo radiation therapy (RT) after breast-conserving surgery if they are treated with hormonal therapy and considered to be at low risk for breast cancer recurrence
Exercise Reduces Joint Pain in Breast Cancer Patients Treated With Aromatase Inhibitors
March 13, 2014
Article
Clinical Insights
A new study reported at the 2013 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium shows that a prescribed exercise program reduces joint pain in breast cancer survivors taking aromatase inhibitors (AIs), with pain reductions observed at all levels of exercise.
Latest Data Further Support Ibrutinib's Efficacy in CLL
March 12, 2014
Article
Clinical Insights
Several trials of ibrutinib, an oral kinase inhibitor, either alone or in combination with currently used therapies for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia were presented at the 2013 ASH annual meeting.
Longer Bortezomib Duration Linked to Improved Survival in Multiple Myeloma
March 07, 2014
Article
Clinical Insights
A higher cumulative dose of the proteasome inhibitor bortezomib, including a longer duration of treatment and/or higher dose intensity, appears to improve overall survival in patients with previously untreated multiple myeloma
Treatment With Vaptans Can Help Alleviate Hyponatremia in Cancer Patients
March 06, 2014
Article
Feature Story
The electrolyte disorder hyponatremia is a common and dangerous problem among cancer patients, and vaptans designed to help bring body fluid and sodium back into balance can be useful for some patients
Helping Patients Overcome Fear of Genetic Testing to Uncover Cancer Risks
March 05, 2014
Article
Partner Perspectives
In the current digital age, where all-too-personal information flows from Facebook and Twitter, it seems that the health information available through the process of genetic testing would be an idea welcomed by most of the public.
Easing Patient Stress Over Treatment Costs: The Benefits of Shared Decision-Making
March 04, 2014
Article
Feature Story
When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, clinicians are understandably focused on moving forward with treatment and managing any associated adverse events.
Behind the Numbers: HPV Vaccination Is Highly Effective
March 03, 2014
Article
Nurse's Notes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 79 million Americans, most in their late teens and early 20s, are infected with the human papillomavirus. Each year, about 14 million people become newly infected.
Strategies to Help Patients Adhere to Oral Cancer Medications
February 28, 2014
Article
Feature Story
As more cancer therapies move out of the infusion room and into the patient's home, ensuring that patients take these medications as prescribed poses an ongoing, multifaceted challenge for today's oncology practitioner.
Supporting the Support System- Meeting the Needs of Family Caregivers
February 27, 2014
Article
Cover Story
Laurel Northouse's interest in supporting the family caregivers of patients with cancer began nearly four decades ago when the young BSN graduate became a caregiver herself at the age of 27, following her husband's diagnosis of Stage IV Hodgkin's Disease
Tools to Measure Patients' Quality of Life and Identify Resources to Help
February 26, 2014
Article
Cover Story
Among the podium sessions featured at the ONS Connections conference was a panel focused on how technologies are being deployed to improve patient care.