Transformative Care: A Nurse Guide to Novel Therapies in Blood Cancers
Beyond administering CAR T-cell therapy and bispecifics, oncology nurses must apply proactive, supportive care and an understanding of complex treatments.
How Can Nurses Provide Better Symptom Management for Patients With MPNs?
A nurse-led clinic to aid in patient-reported symptom burden had high patient satisfaction.
Personalizing Neurotoxicity Monitoring After CAR T-Cell Therapy
Neurotoxicities can be monitored long term with personalized questions, according to Mary Steinbach, DNP, APRN.
Amphiphile Vaccine Extends RFS in KRAS+ Pancreatic Cancer
In a phase 1 study, ELI-002 2P improved relapse-free survival in pancreatic and colorectal cancer, with stronger benefit in patients with T-cell responses.
Personalizing CDK4/6 Inhibitor Care to Reduce Adverse Events
Oncology nurses play a key role in monitoring, managing, and personalizing CDK4/6 inhibitor treatment to minimize toxicities and protect quality of life, according to Courtney Moore, APRN, FNP-C, OCN.
OST-HER2 Ups Overall Survival in Pulmonary Metastatic Osteosarcoma Cohort
Findings from a small cohort of a phase 2b trial demonstrated 2-year OS benefit in patients with pulmonary metastatic osteosarcoma treated with OST-HER2.
What Are the Barriers to CAR T-Cell Therapy Access in Multiple Myeloma?
Treatment access can still affect patients in urban communities, said Mary Steinbach, DNP, APRN.
Opinion: ADC Offers Hope for Patients with Rare Leukemia
Making Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions After Endocrine Therapy
A breast cancer survivorship expert shares her top advice for counseling patients on endocrine therapy at the 5-year mark.
APRN-Led Model Feasible in Post-Trial Care Transition
A care model led by advanced practice nurses was feasible in providing supportive care and linking providers through post-trial care transitions.
Adult/Pediatric Team Collaborations Improve Transitions to AYA Cancer Care
Maria C. Velez, MD, shared that teamwork between pediatric and adult care teams can make the transition of care smoother for AYA patients.
IHC May Sub as NGS for Early TP53-Mutant MDS/AML Detection
An observational study found IHC may serve as a biomarker for early detection of TP53‐mutant MDS or AML and prediction of TP53 allelic state.
Avutometinib/Defactinib Shows SOC Potential in LG Serous Ovarian Cancer
The addition of avutometinib to defactinib showed promising safety and efficacy for patients with low-grade serous ovarian cancer.
How to Transition New Nurse Practitioners to Oncology
Heather Jackson, PhD, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAANP, explains how a fellowship program sets the tone for how to transition nurse practitioners to oncology.
Zongertinib Nabs FDA Approval in Nonsquamous HER2 TKD+ NSCLC
FDA accelerated approval was given to zongertinib for the treatment of patients with unresectable/metastatic nonsquamous NSCLC with HER2 TKD activating mutations.
Rx Road Map: Vorasidenib for the Treatment of Astrocytoma/Oligodendroglioma
This Rx Road Map outlines the most important information nurses should know when treating patients with astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with vorasidenib.
FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Dordaviprone for H3 K27M-Mutated Diffuse Glioma
The FDA has granted accelerated approval to dordaviprone for use in adult and pediatric patients with H3 K27M-mutated diffuse midline glioma.
Intravesical Mitomycin Produces 24-Month Response in Recurrent NMIBC
New data showed a 72.2% DOR rate in patients with recurrent low-grade, intermediate-risk non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer who had a CR at 3 months.
Supporting Male Cancer Survivors in Physical Jobs
Cancer survivors, particularly men, in physically demanding jobs often face pressure to keep working during treatment, says Cathy Bradley, PhD.
PI3K and AKT Inhibitor Toxicity Advice From a Breast Cancer Expert
Hope S. Rugo, MD, FASCO, outlined the top considerations for nurses managing toxicities related to PI3K and AKT inhibitors in patients with breast cancer.
What Should Oncology Nurses Know About Biology-Guided RT?
Nurses should be familiar with PET scan protocol and what to ask patients with lung and bone cancers before administering biology-guided radiation therapy.
July FDA Oncology Approvals Include Options for NSCLC, Myeloma, and More
New FDA approvals in July include therapies for NSCLC, relapsed multiple myeloma, liver cancer, and B-cell malignancies.
Adding Aprepitant to Chemo Extends Non-Luminal Breast Cancer Survival
Adding aprepitant to chemotherapy was linked to longer survival in patients with non-luminal breast cancers, especially triple-negative breast cancer.
Sonrotoclax/Zanubrutinib Generates Durable Response in R/R MCL
Adding sonrotoclax to zanubrutinib led to deep and durable response in relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma, according to EHA Congress data.
Supporting Mental Health and Autonomy for Older Adults With Cancer
Explore essential mental health support strategies for older adults with cancer, addressing grief, community resources, and tailored care approaches.
Opinion: Comprehensive Genomic Profiling Is Vital for Optimizing NSCLC Care
Oncology nurses can ensure patients with non–small cell lung cancer receive the optimal treatment quickly by understanding comprehensive genomic profiling.
Q&A: Nursing Considerations From Immune Cell Effector Therapy Experts
2025 ICE-T Conference presenters explain what nurses and APPs should take into account as immune cell effector therapies become more widely used.
JSKN003 Shows Activity in Heavily Pretreated HER2+ Breast Cancer
Pooled data from early-phase trials suggest JSKN003 is tolerable and active in patients with heavily pretreated HER2-positive disease.
Generic Ibrutinib Tablet Given Tentative FDA Approval in CLL/SLL, WM
A generic version of ibrutinib was granted tentative approval by the FDA for use in CLL and SLL with 17p deletion and Waldenström macroglobulinemia.
Retifanlimab Lengthens Survival for Patients With Anal Cancer
The addition of retifanlimab to chemotherapy increased progression-free survival in patients with advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal.
Mosunetuzumab/Polatuzumab Vedotin Triples PFS in LBCL
Nurses Lead Toxicity Monitoring in Indolent Lymphoma Care
Osimertinib/Chemo Boosts Survival in Frontline EGFR+ NSCLC
Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate Brings Partial Response in Metastatic BP-NETs