Supportive Care

Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis and undergoing treatment as a young adult takes a physical and emotional toll.

Many Americans with health insurance are not fully covered for frontline procedures to treat lymphedema—a debilitating condition that often affects patients with cancer.

Noël Arring, PhD, DNP, RN, and Debra L. Barton, PhD, RN, FAAN, FASCO, discuss clinical strategies to address sexual dysfunction in female cancer survivors.

Cervical cancer survivors who regularly engage in sex or use vaginal dilators report lower levels of vaginal shortening.

Using diagnostic CT scans to create palliation plans may save time and improve the patient experience.

Stephanie Russell, DNP, AGNP-C, highlights the importance of gender-neutral language in the oncology environment.

Lynda Balneaves, RN, PhD, provides insights into the new SIO/ASCO guidelines that support mindfulness-based interventions for patients with cancer.

Heather Santone breaks down some of the barriers that geriatric patients with cancer face—and how nurse navigators can help them overcome these obstacles.

Lorazepam was associated with worse survival outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer, while alprazolam was associated with improved outcomes.

Effective interventions exist for cancer-related sexual dysfunction, but higher-quality research is still needed to optimize management.

Jennifer Cargile, MEd, CCC-SLP, shares some examples of how she helped patients continue their daily activities while they experienced symptoms of cancer-related cognitive impairment.

A retrospective study highlights the need to examine sustainable reimbursement structures for telehealth services.

Experts with the Society for Integrative Oncology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology recommend mindfulness-based interventions to help patients with cancer manage anxiety and depression symptoms.

Jennifer Cargile, MEd, CCC-SLP, shares some signs and symptoms of cancer-related cognitive impairment that the oncology nurse should be looking out for.

Oncology nurses across the country are spearheading initiatives to improve education, attitudes, and access surrounding palliative care.

Leana Cabrera Chien, MSN, RN, GCNS-BC, GNP-BC; and William Dale, MD, PD, discuss the new ASCO geriatric assessment guidelines and what they mean for nurses.

Linda Bloom, MPA, RN, OCN, highlights how tools such as audio interpretation technology and clear masks can help nurses and patients overcome communication barriers in oncology.

A single-arm study pilot study showed that patients' well-being scores significantly improved with the introduction of aromatherapy.

Leana Cabrera Chien, MSN, RN, GCNS-BC, GNP-BC, and William Dale, MD, PhD, discuss why geriatric assessments are important in providing individualized care.

Patients about to undergo Mohs microscopic surgery reported that they were more likely to request over-the-counter medications if they perceived their risk of opioid addiction to be high.

An update to the American Society of Clinical Oncology guidelines state that all patients with cancer who are older than 65 years should receive a geriatric assessment.

Patients who listen to music while receiving chemotherapy may experience lower levels of distress.

On-pathway regimens are associated with lower costs, and slightly higher emergency department visits and adverse event rates in cancer care.

Iris app aims to leverage accessible technology to deliver supportive care to all patients with cancer.

Arletta Jackson, RN, MSN, explains the concept of patient-centric infusion and how it benefits both nurses and patients.

Darcy Burbage, DNP, RN, AOCN, CBCN, shares which presentations from the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting she found most important for oncology nurses.

Patients with breast and gastrointestinal cancers reported fewer hand-foot syndrome events following treatment with topical diclofenac gel.

Amanda McKaig, BSN-RN, OCN; and Alyssa Ridad, BSN-RN, OCN, discuss how Ryan’s Law has changed their practice and how oncology nurses have responded to the changes.