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Assessing VTE Risk Based on Presence of Elevated Biomarkers Provides Better Risk Stratification Than Current Methods
Analysis Links Presence of S Aureas and Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Progression
Interim Phase 2 Analysis of Luspatercept in Treatment of Myelofibrosis-Associated Anemia
Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics Do Not Appear to Significantly Increase Risk of Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Alectinib Found Active in Advanced ALK-Positive Advanced NSCLC Characterized by Crizotinib Resistance Mutations
Microbial Dynamics in Patients Treated With Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Identifying Barriers to Access of Electronic Medical Records by Minority Patients and Caregivers
Risk of Cardiac Heart Failure, Arrythmia Increased With Anthracycline for Lymphoma
Use of Billed Palliative Care Services by Patients With Hematologic Malignancies Mostly Related to EOL Care
Higher Comorbidities Not Likely to Blame for Underrepresentation of African Americans in Clinical Trials, Studies of Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Tandem Transplant Strategies Associated With Higher Progression-Free Survival in Patients With Multiple Myeloma
Corticosteroids May Be Effective for Managing Cytokine Release Syndrome Associated With CAR-T Therapy
Virus-Specific T-Cell Therapy Effective for Viral Infections After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Early Steroid Use May Mitigate Adverse Effects Associated With Axicabtagene Ciloleucel CAR-T Therapy
Patients, Caregivers Experience Different Quality of Life, Burdens Following Outpatient Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation
Embedded Geriatric Consultations May Improve Care Planning for Elderly With Hematologic Malignancies
Ogivri, a Biosimilar to Herceptin, Now Available in the US
Study Supports PSA Screening for Male BRCA2 Carriers
Elevated Risk for CVD Mortality Observed in U.S. Cancer Patients
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ASH 2019
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Multinational Consensus Panel Confirms Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Survivors
The American College of Sports Medicine reconvened the ACSM Roundtable to update its guidelines for prescribing exercise for patients and survivors of cancers. -
Targeted Screening for Breast Cancer in Men May Improve Early Detection
A long-term study sought to delineate risk factors for male breast cancer and to identify the potential benefits of screening mammography for men at high risk of breast cancer. -
Inflammatory Breast Cancer (Fact Sheet)
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Searching for Reliable Information on CBD Oil Use in Cancer Treatment
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Articles examining cancer-related side effects and side effect management. -
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Counseling Patients on Good Bowel Management During Cancer Treatment
A jovial message from a patient confirmed the value of counseling patients taking opioids for cancer pain on good BM practices.
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Effects of Marital Status on Bias, Offered Treatment in Cancer
Using personal experience as a catalyst, this author conducted a literature study to determine how marital status influences recommendations regarding cancer therapy.
Endocrine Therapy Lowers QOL for Breast Cancer Patients
Effects of chemotherapy found to be more transient in comparison.
Advisor Forum
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?
Managing Anemia Associated With Olaparib for Relapsed Ovarian Cancer
What are the recommendations for managing anemia in patients receiving olaparib?
Safe Drug Disposal Options
How and where can patients and caregivers dispose unused medications safely? — Name withheld on request DEA Drug Take Back Day The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Drug Take Back Day is a national event coordinated with community partners and local law enforcement officials to provide an opportunity for patients and caregivers to dispose of unused…
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Angiogenesis Inhibitors (Fact Sheet)
This fact sheet reviews the use of angiogenesis inhibitors.
Cancer Drug Development: How Therapies Move Through the Pipeline
This fact sheet explains the processes involved in drug development and FDA drug approval.
Challenges Faced By Oncology Nurses
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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
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
