June 2018
Transform Your Presentation Into a Publication
August 22, 2018
Article
Professionally Speaking
Extend your professional repertoire with a published work based on a lecture or poster you have already created.
Nurse Pride
June 26, 2018
Article
From the Chairman
This letter from the Chairman and CEO of Oncology Nursing News gives an overview of the contents of the June 2018 print issue of the magazine.
Promising Umbralisib Combinations Tested in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Subtypes
June 26, 2018
Article
Clinical Trials in Progress
The phase IIb UNITY-NHL clinical trial (NCT02793583) aims to determine whether the novel drug umbralisib (TGR-1202) could be used as monotherapy or in combination with other drugs to treat patients with relapsed/refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).
Financial Toxicity and Patient Care
June 23, 2018
Article
Partner Perspectives
How does financial toxicity affect patients, and what can nurses do to help?
Trial Combines Selinexor With Standard Therapy in Multiple Myeloma
June 21, 2018
Article
Clinical Trials in Progress
Selinexor (KPT-330), a promising drug that retards cell malignancy by blocking the transport of tumor-suppressor proteins out of the cell nucleus, is under investigation as combination therapy in heavily pretreated patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.
Managing Cancer Pain in an Era of Opioid Abuse
June 20, 2018
Article
Nurse's Notes
Government efforts to decrease unnecessary opioids use and reduce opioid diversion are creating a worrisome impact on cancer pain management.
Nurse Trust Among Patients With Ports
June 20, 2018
Article
Partner Perspectives
Research has shown that pain and anxiety are related to port access, so a need exists to capture patients’ feelings and emotions related to living with a port, as well as effective nursing interventions aimed at addressing those patient experiences.
Finding a New Beat: Drumming as Therapy for Breast Cancer
June 19, 2018
Video
Fast Facts for the Frontline
The rhythmic sounds and sensations of drumming can be healing for patients with breast cancer.
Fighting Health Illiteracy to Prevent Gaps in Care
June 19, 2018
Article
Nurse Navigators
Sam didn’t understand the scope or severity of his illness until his nurse navigator intervened.
New ONS Practice Guidelines for Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy to Publish in the Fall
June 18, 2018
Article
Feature Story
A foundational volume in oncology nursing gets an upgrade.
Creating New Roles in Nursing
June 14, 2018
Article
Feature Story
One small group of oncology nurses in a large hospital system developed an innovative nursing position to satisfy both patients and providers.
Going the Extra Mile: Celebrating Extraordinary Healers in Oncology Nursing
June 13, 2018
Article
Cover Story
A thousand oncology nurses celebrate CURE® Extraordinary Healer® Award recipients at annual ceremony.
Oncology: The Only Choice
June 13, 2018
Article
Cover Story
Christine Stone, MSN, RN, OCN, winner of the 2018 CURE Extraordinary Healer in Oncology Nursing award, sees her work as her calling.