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Differences in Postrelapse Mortality May be Driving Racial/Ethnic Disparities Observed in Children With Hodgkin Lymphoma
American Indians, Alaska Natives Have Higher Cancer Incidence
A Salvage Therapy Option for Follicular Lymphoma Makes Headway
Burnout Linked to Poor Quality Care in Published Literature
ASCO Releases Guideline on Addressing Osteoporosis Risk With Nonmetastatic Cancer
Foreign-Born Women in U.S. Less Likely to Have Mammograms
RCC With Isolated Lymph Node Metastases Has Poor Prognosis After Surgery
CDK4/6 Inhibitor + AI Therapy is Effective in Both Older and Younger Women With Breast Cancer
Serum-Free Light Chain Surge Linked to Tumor Lysis Syndrome in Myeloma
PARP Inhibitor Slows Progression of Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Generic Imatinib Comparable to Original in Treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Indoor Tanning May Up Risk for Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Analysis Determines Cost Effectiveness of Various Treatment Strategies for Multiple Myeloma
Cabazitaxel Superior to Switching Antiandrogens for Third-Line mCRPC Treatment
Long-Term Antiandrogen Therapy With Salvage Radiation May Up Death Risk
Dental Issues Can Delay Treatment for Patients With Multiple Myeloma
Factors Predict Low BMD in Pediatric Blood Cancer Survivors
How Do Melanoma Survivors and Their Partners Feel About Skin Self-Examination?
PTSD Symptoms Tied to Higher Risk for Ovarian Cancer
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Understanding “Chemobrain” in Patient With Cancer
A review of what researchers are finding about “chemobrain,” a common adverse effect experienced by patients receiving chemotherapy for cancer. -
Nurse-Provided Dietary Guidance for Patients With Cancer
What should nurses know to support their patients if an oncology nutritionist or clinical dietitian is not available to counsel a patient? -
Side Effects
Articles examining cancer-related side effects and side effect management. -
Recognition, Diagnosis of CIPN in Cancer Patients Can Prevent Falls
A literature review identified CIPN as a potential contributor to falls and injuries in patients with cancer; however, evidence-based methods for preventing falls in these patients are scarce. -
Angiogenesis Inhibitors (Fact Sheet)
This fact sheet reviews the use of angiogenesis inhibitors. -
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Our oncology professionals address your clinical questions.
Features
Using Evidence-Based Management to Establish Procedure Volume for Determining Competency in Nurses
A literature review confirms the procedure volume used at a cancer center to determine advanced practice provider competency in performing BMA, BMX, and LP.
Few Critical Care Nurses Feel Competent in Providing Palliative Care
Moral distress levels vary with perceived use of care; higher levels of distress seen with less frequent use.
Advisor Forum
FDA Recalls Several Angiotension II Receptor Blockers
How should I advise patients who are worried about high blood pressure medication recalls?
Keeping Up With Changes in Health Insurance
What are some strategies for keeping up with ever-evolving health insurance policies?
Best Practices for Handling BCG Waste
What is the proper procedure for handling bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) waste? Does the room need to be closed off after instilling the drug into the bladder?
Drug Lookup
Search our drug information database which contains an extensive list of drugs.
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Fact Sheets
Cancer Drug Development: How Therapies Move Through the Pipeline
This fact sheet explains the processes involved in drug development and FDA drug approval.
Chemicals in Meat Cooked at High Temperatures and Cancer Risk (Fact Sheet)
This fact sheet examines the relationship between the HCAs and PAHs produced by cooking meats and cancer risk.
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
