June 2017
Oncology Found Her: Going the Extra Mile for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
June 24, 2017
Article
Cover Story
Sara Sargente found her calling at age 13, caring for her grandfather who had cancer. This oncology nurse navigator and winner of CURE® magazine's 2017 Extraordinary Healer® Award has never looked back.
June Adverse Events Report: FDA Labeling Changes
June 22, 2017
Article
Adverse Events Report
FDA labeling changes reflecting adverse events.
Forging an Emotional Connection With Our Patients
June 21, 2017
Article
Nurse Navigators
Metrics and benchmarks are a vital part of the value proposition behind navigation, but these vignettes illustrate how even the smallest gesture can make a big difference for our patients.
Fast Facts for the Front Line: Skin Cancer and Sun Protection
June 20, 2017
Article
Fast Facts for the Frontline
Increasing awareness of the dangers of sun exposure involves not only patient and caregiver education, but also nurses setting a positive example themselves.
School of Nursing Oncology to Offer Comprehensive Update on New Treatments in One Meeting
June 19, 2017
Article
Feature Story
In August, Physician's Education Resource®, LLC will be sponsoring the 1st Annual School of Nursing OncologyTM (SONO) where nurses can earn 10.25 Contact Hours.
Educating Patients About Oral Oncolytic Agents
June 16, 2017
Article
Partner Perspectives
Open communication and reinforced education are the keys to success in helping patients to manage their oral oncolytic regimens.
Hazardous Drugs and Reproductive Effects: Understanding the Risks
June 15, 2017
Article
Feature Story
Nurses may not be aware of the reproductive risks of exposure to hazardous drugs, but the new USP Chapter requires a formal notification process.
Clamping Down on Unproven Cancer Treatment Products
June 15, 2017
Article
Nurse's Notes
The Internet provides easy access to companies marketing products that claim to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure cancer. Healthcare practitioners and patients need to be vigilant.