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Fear of lymphedema after sentinel lymph node biopsy greater than risk

Fear of lymphedema after sentinel lymph node biopsy greater than risk

Despite the low risk of lymphedema after sentinel lymph node biopsy, most women worry about this complication and practice risk-reducing behaviors to avoid it.

25-year survival after prostate radiation matches prostatectomy

25-year survival after prostate radiation matches prostatectomy

Late recurrence of prostate cancer is rare if PSA is less than 0.2 ng/mL, the surgical PSA definition of cancer control, 15 years after treatment with radiation therapy.

ONS addresses cancer genetics in oncology nursing

ONS addresses cancer genetics in oncology nursing

A new position statement from the Oncology Nursing Society urges oncology nurses to incorporate new genomic information into practice and patient education.

Diet can thwart prostate 
cancer progression

Diet can thwart prostate 
cancer progression

Men with early-stage prostate cancer may be able to inhibit tumor growth and progression by following a high-fiber diet.

Leukemia arsenal has new drugs

Ponatinib (Iclusig), bosutinib (Bosulif), and omacetaxine (Synribo) are enhancing treatment for persons with certain forms of leukemia.

ACS introduces lung cancer screening guidelines

ACS introduces lung cancer screening guidelines

Clinicians should recommend annual lung cancer screening with low-dose CT for certain high-risk patients, according to new American Cancer Society screening guidelines.

FDA Update November/December 2012

FDA Update November/December 2012

Paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension, 90-minute infusion of rituximab, omacetaxine mepesuccinate receive FDA approval

Social-network quality improves breast cancer survival

Social-network quality improves breast cancer survival

Investigators reported that levels of support within relationships were important risk factors for breast cancer mortality.

Toolkit helps manage life after cancer treatment

Toolkit helps manage life after cancer treatment

A new Survivorship Toolkit offers patients posttreatment self-care plans, wallet-sized information cards, and a calendar for keeping track of appointments.

ONS defines nurse leadership skills

ONS defines nurse leadership skills

The ONS Leadership Competencies provides a means for self-assessment and a foundation for future leadership education.

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