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Caspofungin May Be More Effective Than Fluconazole in Lowering Risk of Invasive Fungal Disease in Young Patients With AML
Gene Fusions Found in Pancreatic, Biliary IOPNs
Cancer Patients Say Ask Before Using Medical Records for Research
Integrating Nurse Assessments of Pain, Constipation Improved Documentation and Treatment
Secondary Surgical Cytoreduction Not Superior in Ovarian Cancer
Characteristics Identified for Checkpoint Inhibitor-Resistant Patients
Long-Term Cancer Survivors Identify Ongoing Challenges Related to Ostomy Self-Management
AHA: Cardiovascular Risk Factors Tied to Increased Cancer Risk
FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Brukinsa for Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Reduced Rates of Central Nervous System Relapse in Patients With High-Risk Pediatric ALL
Outcomes Improved for Patients With AML and MDS Receiving Treosulfan/Fludarabine vs Busulfan/Fludarabine Conditioning Prior to HSCT
Test of Vascular Function May Predict Solid-Tumor Cancer Risk
Exercise Intolerance, Neurocognitive Dysfunction in Survivors of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Triple-Drug Induction Therapy Yields Sustained Responses in Multiple Myeloma
CRC Screening Recommended for Average-Risk Adults Age 50 to 75
Patterns of Gabapentinoid Use Over Time in Patients With Cancer
Dietary Patterns May Possibly Be Linked to Prostate Cancer Risk
Treosulfan May Offer a New Standard for Prehematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Conditioning
CA125 Can Detect Ovarian Cancer in General Practice
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Brachytherapy Remains Important in Cervical Cancer Management
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More Awareness of Choosing Wisely Campaign Needed for Nurses
Only 38.3 percent of nurses who were members of AACN reported being familiar with Choosing Wisely.
Biosimilar Truxima Now Available for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Truxima (rituximab-abbs; Teva and Celltrion), a biosimilar to Rituxan (rituximab; Genentech) will be available in the US the week of November 11, 2019 for the treatment of adults with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
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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?
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…
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?
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Inflammatory Breast Cancer (Fact Sheet)
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Angiogenesis Inhibitors (Fact Sheet)
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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
