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July 2010 1 3 Issue of ONA

Integrative Oncology

Integrative Oncology—July 2010

This column explores the complementary strategies and practices that can help cancer patients stay as healthy as possible during treatment. This month, the author explains ...

News

Improving the clinical trials system

The NCI discussed four main measures it would take to improve the clinical trials system in response to a recent IOM report on the weaknesses ...

Disparities across gender and race for BM transplantation

A study published in Cancer found that African-Americans and women are less likely to undergo bone marrow transplantation to treat their cancer.

Melanoma associated with indoor tanning

Indoor tanning may increase the risk of melanoma, according to researchers from the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health and Masonic Cancer Center.

New database ranks sunscreen products for safety

A new database developed by the EWG rates the safety and effectiveness of over 700 sunscreen products.

Advisor Forum

Oncology Nurse Advisor Forum - July 2010

The advisor forum answers questions about addressing code status, low immunoglobulin levels, radioimmunotherapy, and more.

Features

Prevention and management of hand-foot syndromes

Hand-foot syndromes can greatly compromise quality of life. Aggressive management can prevent treatment disruption.

Preparing family members to care for the patient at home

Outpatient treatment shortens hospital stays and shifts responsibility for patient care onto family members with no medical training.

Lymphedema: Diagnosis, prevention, and management

Lymphedema diminishes function, causes chronic pain, and may make working impossible. Prevention is most effective.

Issues in Cancer Survivorship

Men with breast cancer: The experiences and challenges of living in a pink ribbon world

Breast cancer affects men as well as women, and the men who live with and survive breast cancer have a number of gender-specific adjustments to ...

Stat Consult

Tamoxifen

Stat Consult provides rapid reviews of important drugs used in oncology. This month's column reviews the use of tamoxifen for treatment and prevention of breast ...

Radiation and Your Patient

Proton therapy for cancer: The evidence isn't yet there

The proton therapy debate centers on the high cost of facilities and the equivocal evidence for superior tumor control and patient survival.

Communication Challenges

Hope Street: Dum spiro spero

How do you foster hope in cancer patients, especially when they are terminally ill? For the author, the first step is open communication.

From Cancer Care

Support is just a telephone call away

When cancer patients need care and information that their primary health care team cannot provide, individualized counseling and support can often make all the difference.