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Depressive Symptoms May Be Associated With Survival in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies
Focus on Ovarian Cancer Surgical Volume May Not Be Best Metric
Increased Cancer Risk Seen in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Health Care Professionals Exhibit Gender Bias
Potential Early Drivers of Disease in Treatment-Naive CLL Identified
Sugary Beverage Consumption Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
Phase 3 Study Evaluating Novel Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer Discontinued
TKI Dose Reduction Improves Treatment-Free Remission Protocols for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Prostate Cancer ADT Raises Dementia Risk, Study Finds
Extended Follow-Up Supports Low-Dose CT for Lung Cancer Screening
Risk Factors for CVD More Common in Postmenopausal Women Who Survived Breast Cancer
Urine Biomarker Helps Classify Risk Level in Prostate Cancer
Determining Risk Factors for Recurrence of Primary Localized Cutaneous Melanoma
Likelihood of LVDD is Predictive of Carfilzomib-Induced Cardiovascular AEs in R/R Multiple Myeloma
Effective Communication as Essential Tool for Successful Patient Navigation
Incidence of Early-Onset Colon and Rectal Cancers Highest in Southern US States but Rising Fastest in Western US States
Comparing Long-Course Chemoradiation With Short-Course Radiation Therapy in Rectal Cancer
Zejula Gets Priority Review for Late Stage Ovarian Cancer Indication
Increased Risk for Second Malignancy After Multiple Lines of Treatment in Follicular Lymphoma
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Can Vitamin D Supplementation Improve Progression-Free, Relapse-Free Survival in Gastrointestinal Cancers?
In 2 randomized clinical trials, investigators sought to determine if use of vitamin D supplements improved PFS and RFS for patients with digestive tract cancers.
Does Preemptive Stem Cell Transplant Have Value for Patients at Genetic Risk for Leukemia?
Many clinical and ethical factors influence whether preemptive transplant would be beneficial for patients genetically predisposed to acute myeloid leukemia.
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Use of Aloe Vera for Radiotherapy-Related Skin Reactions
Should aloe vera be used on the skin to prevent radiodermatitis?
Guidelines for Flushing IV Lines Between Medications
Are there any published studies regarding the amount of saline used to flush a line before the next medication can be hung?
Effectiveness of Generic vs Brand Name Chemotherapy Drugs
Are generic chemotherapy drugs as effective as the brand name drug?
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Cancer Drug Development: How Therapies Move Through the Pipeline
This fact sheet explains the processes involved in drug development and FDA drug approval.
Alcohol and Cancer Risk (Fact Sheet)
This fact sheet examines how alcohol consumption can affect cancer risk.
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
