May 2017
Higher VTE Incidence With Cisplatin Chemotherapy
May 30, 2017
Article
Adverse Events Report
Patients treated with cisplatin-based chemotherapy had a higher risk of venous thromboembolism.
A New Payment Model With a Focus on Patient Centered Care
May 30, 2017
Article
From the Chairman
Coordination of care, facilitated by a navigator, is central to the Oncology Care Model.
May Adverse Events Report: FDA Labeling Changes
May 30, 2017
Article
Adverse Events Report
Recent changes to FDA labels regarding adverse events.
Novel Drug Targets Cancer Stem Cell Pathway in Metastatic CRC Trial
May 29, 2017
Article
Clinical Trials in Progress
An ongoing phase III trial is evaluating the combination of napabucasin, a stemness inhibitor, and FOLFIRI chemotherapy in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.
Get Ready for Changes in Cancer Staging
May 26, 2017
Article
Nurse's Notes
Following on dramatic advances in the understanding of tumor biology, experts have revised the classification of cancers to emphasize prognostic staging.
Sticker Shock: How the OCM Hopes to Tackle Financial Toxicity
May 25, 2017
Article
Cover Story
The Oncology Care Model (OCM) aims to reduce the cost of care and nurses can have an impact on patient outcomes while adapting to changes in practice resulting from the model.
Delivering Quality: What Nurses Can Learn From the Oncology Care Model
May 25, 2017
Article
Cover Story
Nearly 200 practices across the United States are piloting an ambitious new mmodel that focuses squarely on delivering high-quality, lower-cost, patient-centered care.
Message Delivered? Assessing the Effectiveness of Patient Education Interactions
May 24, 2017
Article
Partner Perspectives
Effective communication can impact patient outcomes, and the patient perspective is critical in assessing these professional communicational skills.
Eye-Opener: Understanding Invisible Hazardous Drug Exposure
May 23, 2017
Article
Feature Story
The chances are high that hazardous drug residue exists wherever the drugs are present. What can nurses do to reduce their risks?
Fast Facts for the Frontline: Preventing Patient Falls
May 23, 2017
Article
Fast Facts for the Frontline
Some cancer treatments, as well as aging, increase the risk of patient falls. Making these basic steps a routine part of patient care can go a long way in preventing this often life-limiting complication.