June 2015
Navigating Pregnancy and a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
July 02, 2015
Article
Nurse Navigators
If you meet a patient who is pregnant with a breast cancer diagnosis, a nurse navigator is invaluable, and there are many important considerations.
Immunotherapy in Cancer Care: Educating Patients About What to Expect
June 30, 2015
Article
Cover Story
As immunotherapy expands into the treatment for many cancer types, how will this impact oncology nursing practice?
Managing Immune-Related Toxicities: Q & A With Dr. Michael Postow
June 25, 2015
Article
Cover Story
Michael A. Postow, MD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, an expert in immunotherapies for melanoma, offers practical advice for administering immune checkpoint inhibitors to patients.
For Patients With Cancer, Web-Based Portals Can Inform and Empower
June 23, 2015
Article
Feature Story
Patient portals are giving patients new ways to access their healthcare information and communicate with members of their healthcare team.
Immunotherapy-Transforming Cancer Care, Offering Patients New Hope
June 18, 2015
Article
From the Chairman
It's really no surprise that the buzz at the major oncology meetings these days centers on how immunotherapy is being deployed in the treatment of many hard-to-treat cancers-moving far beyond the melanoma setting where the approach has already proven so successful.
Preparing for the Unexpected
June 12, 2015
Article
Nurse's Notes
In cancer centers large and small, it's best to be proactive and have a defined disaster preparedness plan.
Where Are the Men? The Impact of BRCA in Prostate Cancer
June 09, 2015
Article
Feature Story
Clinicians and the public need to be aware that being positive for BRCA mutations has consequences for men and their families, too.