October 2018

October 26, 2018

This letter from the Chairman and CEO of Oncology Nursing News gives an overview of the contents of the October 2018 print issue of the magazine.

October 22, 2018

This article reviews the types of genes included in multigene panels for breast cancer, and the risks associated with those genes.

October 20, 2018

Investigators are hopeful that idasanutlin, a novel small molecule that targets the MDM2 protein, is being tested in combination with cytarabine in the international phase III MIRROS clinical trial (NCT02545283) to see if omprove the efficacy of chemotherapy in patients with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

October 19, 2018

Smilow Cancer Hospital tested sending patients directly from the post–anesthesia care unit (PACU) to the surgical oncology unit after head and neck surgery to reduce length of stay, postoperative complications, and readmission rates of patients.

October 19, 2018

The value of axicabtagene ciloleucel (axi-cel; Yescarta), an anti-CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, in treating R/R MCL will be tested in the multi­center phase II ZUMA-2 clinical trial (NCT02601313).

October 17, 2018

How should oncology nurses deal with patients' spiritual needs?

October 16, 2018

Ketamine, typically used to kickstart and maintain anesthesia use, could be an option for treating patients with ovarian cancer whose pain is difficult to treat.

October 15, 2018

Is it appropriate for oncology nurses to dress up for occasions or holidays at work?

October 12, 2018

Not enough is known about immunotherapy-related adverse events, so it is important to report unusual or previously unreported ones to the FDA.

October 11, 2018

Jackie Miller, BSN, RN, OCN, works to provide emotional support for children whose parents have cancer.

October 10, 2018

Elizabeth Davis, BSN, RN, CPN, is inspired by the strength she sees in her small charges.

October 09, 2018

Nurses share the latest procedures in postmastectomy reconstruction and how to support women in recovery.