October 2012

A research team has discovered 12 genetic markers associated with the development of erectile dysfunction in prostate cancer patients treated with radiation.

In January 2007, Erik Kratky was 21 and pursuing his undergraduate degree when he experienced bilateral leg weakness, which was later diagnosed as low-grade spinal cord ependymoma.

As both patient advocate and educator, the ONN partners with physicians to help support the cancer patient's journey throughout the course of disease, with the ultimate goal of improving care and outcomes.

Oncology nurses have the opportunity to educate both their patients and their physician colleagues about appropriate chemotherapy dosing for overweight and obese patients with cancer.