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Srigowri Kota, MSN, BA, APRN, AGNP-C, AOCNP, provides an in-depth look at enfortumab vedotin for the treatment of patients with urothelial cancer in a downloadable reference sheet.

Overall, the transition from breast to genitourinary cancer has added depth and dimension to my knowledge of cancer care.

The introduction of CAR T-cell therapy for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma is considered one of the most significant advancements in the past decade.

Kellie Zeichner BSN, RN, OCN, explains how her institution created a standardized monitoring procedure for insulinoma care.

Nursing education should be viewed as a long-course endeavor rather than a sprint.

Neoadjuvant chemoradiation followed by pancreaticoduodenectomy resulted in 0.14 more quality-of-life years than upfront surgery followed by adjuvant chemotherapy in patients with resectable pancreatic cancer.

After demonstrating significant efficacy as a third-line treatment for patients with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer, fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki has gained approval from the FDA for 5 indications and is under investigation across solid tumors.

For caregivers providing emotional and physical care for cancer patients, can be a positive, rewarding experience that brings people closer together. On the other hand, caring for someone in need also brings forth various challenges that can contribute to mental health concerns.

Sri Kota, MSN, BA, RN, OCN, unpacks data from the phase 3 TROPiCS-02 trial and highlights what nurses should know about sacituzumab govitecan for patients with advanced hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative breast cancer.

Pediatric oncology nurses and social workers routinely collaborate not only in the biopsychosocial assessment of families’ psychosocial needs and distress, but in developing interventions that can improve a patient’s and family’s quality of life while in pediatric cancer treatment and in survivorship.

In this episode of “The Vitals,” Sri Kota, MSN, BA, RN, OCN, reflects on nurse-specific takeaways from SABCS 2021, exciting changes in the breast cancer space, and the importance of patient education in the face of new regimens.

Kellie Zeichner, RN, BSN, OCN, discusses the production of biosimilars, their approval and naming processes, and why immunogenicity is important when discussing these agents.

Strategies to combat ethnic disparities in colorectal cancer screening are not limited to the clinic.

Andrew Kass, MSN, RN, AGNP-C, AOCNP, discusses the impact fatigue can have on patients with cancer and how oncology nurses and APPs can help their patients address this common adverse event.

Health care professionals and nurses play an important role in providing health information to patients and their families.

Carolyn Hayes, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, chief nursing officer for Oncology Services at RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, has been selected by the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) as a 2021 Fellow

Oncology nurses play a crucial role in cancer prevention.

Oncology nurses can play a key role in the prevention of certain cancers.

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

Susan Schwartz, MSN, RN, APN, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, discusses a program aimed at providing better care for patients following radiotherapy.