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New AI Model May Predict Cancerous Lung Nodules
PROMS Tool Revealed Unmet Needs in Care of Resected Colorectal Cancer
Prevalence, Immunotherapy Use in Anorectal Mucosal Melanoma Found to Be Increasing
Increased Risk of Mental Health Disorders in Colorectal Cancer Survivors
Distinct Clinical and Molecular Features Linked to Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Long-Lived Patients With Primary Myelofibrosis: What Predicts a 20+ Year Survival?
Recall Down, Cancer Detection Up With Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
Incidence, Site of Pediatric Melanoma Different Among Male and Female Adolescents and Young Adults
Uncertainty Common in Primary Family Caregivers of Patients With Multiple Myeloma
Long-Term Use of Low-Dose Aspirin May Lower PCa Mortality
Overall Survival in Follicular Lymphoma With Complete Response Similar to General Population
Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer May Often Be Misdiagnosed
Higher Intake of Whole Grains May Lower Risk for Liver Cancer
Online Educational Program for Assessment, Management of Cancer Pain Improves Nurse Skills
Robotic Tumor Enucleation Appears Safe for Sporadic Renal Cell Carcinoma
Microwave Ablation for Early-Stage Renal Tumors
Misdiagnosed Wart Highlights Importance of Obtaining Biopsy of Changing Skin Lesions
Nurse-Led Telephone Program Maintains Dose Intensity of Immunochemotherapy for Chronic Lymphatic Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer Risk After Single Negative Biopsy Quantified
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Guide Dogs and White Canes
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Increased Risk of Mental Health Disorders in Colorectal Cancer Survivors
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Incidence, Site of Pediatric Melanoma Different in Girls and Boys
Researchers in Colorado reviewed data on melanoma in pediatric patients 10 to 19 years, finding sex-specific differences in anatomic site and incidence of the disease. -
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Treatment-Associated Nausea and Vomiting: A Review of Guidelines
Most patients undergoing anticancer chemotherapy or radiation therapy will experience treatment-induced nausea and vomiting. But key gaps remain in our understanding of how best to prevent and treat this debilitating adverse effect, leading to inconsistencies among clinical antiemetic guidelines. The available evidence for how best to prevent and manage nausea and vomiting during and following…
Caution Regarding Use of Buretrols to Administer Chemotherapy
Are buretrols vented, therefore causing aerosolization of hazardous drug?
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Sharing Personal Contact Information With Patients
Some of my oncology nurse colleagues give patients their personal cell phone numbers. Sometimes I feel like I’m the odd one for not giving my number when patients ask if they can text me. Am I behind the times?
Significance of Amino Acid Solution With Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate
What is the importance of the amino acid solution given before lutetium Lu 177 dotatate? Which is the difference between a specially compounded solution and a standard solution?
Substitute for Lidocaine
What options are available to minimize the pain associated with goserelin injections?
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Secondhand Smoke and Cancer (Fact Sheet)
This fact sheet reviews secondhand smoke composition, links between secondhand smoke and cancer, and secondhand smoke emitted from electronic cigarettes.
Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer (Fact Sheet)
This fact sheet reviews the use of hormone therapy in breast cancer therapy and possible side effects of treatment.
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Eucharia Borden, MSW, LCSW, OSW-CAnn J. Brady, MSN, RN-BC, CHPN
Jiajoyce R. Conway, DNP, CRNP, AOCNP
Marianne Davies, DNP, ACNP, AOCNP
Frank dela Rama, RN, MS, AOCNS
Donald R. Fleming, MD
Leah A. Scaramuzzo, MSN, RN-BC, AOCN
Lisa A. Thompson, PharmD, BCOP
Rosemarie A. Tucci, RN, MSN, AOCN
Kara M.L. Yannotti, MMH, BSN, RN, CCRP
