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Number of Nurse Practitioners More Than Doubled From 2010 to 2017
Assessment for Vulnerability Improves Outcomes for Patients With HNC Undergoing Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy
Overweight and Obesity May Up Risk for Several Common Cancers
Modeling Studies Show Cervical Cancer Could Be Eliminated
Renal Function After RCC Surgery May Impact Cancer-Specific Survival
ASCO Endorses CCO Guideline on Bone Health and Bone-Targeted Therapies in Prostate Cancer
Survival Trends With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Over 28 Years in the Netherlands
Addition of Atezolizumab to Chemo May Not Increase Treatment Burden
Long-Term Improvement in Distress Achieved With Psilocybin in Patients With Life-Threatening Cancer
Kidney Cancer Risk Tied to Body Size in Early Life
Social Support Linked to Mortality in Older Women With CRC
Steep Increase Seen in Incidence of CRC From Age 49 to 50 Years
Acalabrutinib With Obinutuzumab May Be Safe, Effective in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Multiple Factors Associated With Hospital Readmission Following Pancreatectomy for Cancer
Cigarette Use Down, E-Cigarette Use Up Among Teens
CVDs Hike Death Risk in Older Patients Taking Some PCa Drugs
Nitrite Consumption May Up Risk for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Afatinib Deemed Active in NSCLC Harboring Uncommon EGFR Mutations
Nonadherence to Abiraterone or Enzalutamide for Metastatic CRPC May Be More Common in Frail Patients
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Study Results Raise Concerns About Binge Drinking Among Cancer Survivors
Using data from the NHIS, researchers found correlations between alcohol use and various demographics among cancer survivors, including age, sex, race, and self-reported health. -
Malnutrition, Physical Inactivity May Be Crippling Clinical Trial Results
Researchers found that nutrition status and activity levels have a more significant influence on outcomes for participants in phase 1 and 2 clinical trials of cancer drugs than previously believed. -
Radiotherapy-Associated Oral Mucositis or Trismus in Head and Neck Cancer
Severe acute oral mucositis in patients undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck cancer may be associated with an increased risk of developing trismus. -
Side Effects
Articles examining cancer-related side effects and side effect management. -
Decision Paralysis: When All the Options Are "Bad Possibilities"
Ann Brady suggests a way to help patients who are asked to make a decision between two difficult options. -
Tool Predicts Risk of Persistent Opioid Use After Treatment in Patients With Cancer
Investigators at UCSD sought to create a tool to help clinicians predict patients’ risk of persistent opioid use after treatment. -
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Helping Patients Manage Treatment-Related Changes to Senses of Taste, Smell
Cancer treatment can change patients’ oral and olfactory senses, resulting in loss of appetite, even unintentional weight loss.
Bariatric Surgery May Be Associated With a Higher Risk for Colon Cancer
Researchers concluded that bariatric surgery is strongly associated with an increased risk for colon cancer, though further research may be needed to establish an association between bariatric surgery and an increased risk for rectal cancer.
Advisor Forum
Managing Symptoms Caused by Endocrine Therapy
What is the role of essential oils in the management of hot flashes and myalgias in patients with breast cancer being treated with endocrine therapies?
Patient Resources for Managing Financial Toxicity
My cancer center doesn’t have an expert dedicated to addressing the financial needs of our oncology patients. What are some trusted, key resources that I can refer patients to?
Searching for Reliable Information on CBD Oil Use in Cancer Treatment
My patients are asking more and more questions about CBD oil use for the treatment of cancer. Are there any reputable resources of information?
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HIV Infection and Cancer Risk (Fact Sheet)
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Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk (Fact Sheet)
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Challenges Faced By Oncology Nurses
Editorial Board
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
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
