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On this episode of “The Vitals,” an expert in genetics discusses ongoing research to address cisplatin-induced hearing loss in pediatric patients with cancer.

In this episode of “The Vitals,” 2 health care professionals discuss how to safely celebrate the holidays in oncology units.

For National Hospice and Palliative Care Awareness Month, Joe Contreras, MD, spoke to Oncology Nursing News® about some common misconceptions between the 2 and how oncology nurses can more effectively speak with their patients about palliative care.

“It is not a ‘one and done kind of thing.” It is very important to implement these skills throughout the community. It's a practice. It's a behavioral change.”

“Previously, this mutation has been undruggable, but this is now changing.”

“I think the biggest [change] that we’ve seen is the addition of adjuvant or consolidated chemotherapy following the completion of concurrent chemotherapy and radiation. We have seen the 4-year overall survival data now and the 5-year update from the PACIFIC study in the adjuvant setting, obviously confirming the initial signal that patients who have initiation of immunotherapy early carry a significant risk reduction for progression and overall survival…”

“We’ve had periods of time where things were shut down. We do have telemedicine, that was expanded, but telemedicine doesn’t work for everyone. If you don’t have internet access, if you don’t have the ability to understand the technology….”

Over half of the states in the United States have legalized medical cannabis. What does that mean for nurses who care for patients with cancer?

“Animal-assisted therapy has been shown to reduce stress, improve energy levels, and decrease perceived pain and anxiety.”

Music can help alleviate stress and bring something familiar into an unfamiliar medical procedure.

While some people face barriers to colorectal cancer screening, at-home fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) can help.

It is well known that fear of recurrence is a major issue in the cancer community, but can genetic test results outlining risk impact those feelings?

In this episode of “The Vitals,” we spoke with Jody Koenig Kellas, PhD, department chair and professor, interpersonal, family, and health communication at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Her research looked at the communal cancer experience, and gives clinicians direct tips on how they can reframe hope for patients and caregivers.

A recent study found that 19% of patients with cancer engaged in nonmedical opioid use.

It's not time to throw away the masks just yet.

Oncology nurse practitioners are both competent and compassionate, and undergo rigorous academic and clinical training to earn the NP next to their name. However, many states still require them to work under the supervision of a physician.

In this episode, we spoke with Brown, a nurse and best-selling author, about her recent online petition to have a nurse on president-elect Joe Biden’s COVID-19 task force. She said that now, more than ever, it is vital for nurses to have their voices heard.

For this episode, we'll hear from Matthew B. Schabath, an associate member of the Moffitt Cancer Center, about steps clinicians can take to create a more welcoming cancer care environment.

From compassionate listening to syringe water fights, children shared some creative ways that nurses have managed to make their care a bit less scary.

Reference sheets gave new and experienced nurses alike snapshots of important information.

Treatment for gynecologic cancer can negatively impact sexual health, yet many clinicians still feel uncomfortable about discussing these adverse events with their patients.

It is crucial that oncology nurses monitor for cardiac complications in their patients with hematologic malignancies. And when one is discovered, they must act.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected nursing school at both the graduate and undergraduate level. While online classes may be convenient, a lack of in-person and hands-on training is a clear downside for those learning the trade.