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Update for Use of Adjuvant Trastuzumab Emtansine in Early Breast Cancer
Adding Cetuximab to Afatinib Fails to Boost Survival in EGFR-Mutant NSCLC
Black Men Have Better Outcomes From Radiation-Based Tx for High-Risk PCa
Quality of Life Varies With Breast Cancer Surgery Type
Use of Specialty Palliative Care in Patients With Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Circulating Tumor Cells May Predict Response to Radium-223 in mCRPC
Interval Breast Cancers Tied to Worse Outcomes
Conventional Chemotherapy May Be Effective in Early-Stage Hodgkin Lymphoma After Relapse
Survival Outcomes in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Associated With Measureable Residual Disease Status
Depression Common Among Patients With a Myeloproliferative Neoplasm
Cardiovascular Risk With Doxorubicin Highlights Need for Early Surveillance
CDC Plans Cellphone COVID-19 Vaccine Tracking System
Novel Prognostic Model Predictive of Survival in Ibrutinib-Treated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Abemaciclib in HR+/HER2– Advanced Breast Cancer Well-Tolerated With Manageable Adverse Effects
Risk of Melanoma Measured in Mutation Burden of Skin Cells
Panel Issues Recommendations to Address Lung Cancer Screening Disparities
Real-World Benchmarks for Response to Second and Third FLT3 Inhibitor Exposure in FLT3-Mutated AML
Breast Cancer Surgery Feasible for Most Fit Older Women
Pilot Study Reports on Adherence to ASCO Choosing Wisely Recommendations for Surveillance of Asymptomatic Breast Cancer Survivors
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Depression Symptoms Common With MPNs
Using validated tools, investigators determined that patients with a MPN were likely to experience significant symptoms of depression. -
Benefits of Surgical Palliative Care in Cancer Care
A literature review highlights the benefits of surgical palliative care for patients undergoing surgery for cancer. -
Strategies for Optimizing Adherence to Selinexor in MM
Optimal supportive care that includes patient education and anticipatory management of common adverse effects (AE) can improve adherence to treatment protocols and result in better response rates in patients receiving selinexor for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (MM). These findings were demonstrated in an adverse effect (AE) management protocol presented during the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Bridge,… -
Hip, Vertebral Fracture Risk Increased With MPNs
Retrospective analysis sought to determine incidence of hip and vertebral fractures in patients with MPN compared with that of the general population. -
Celebrating 10 Years!
ONA celebrates a decade of service to oncology nursing.
Features
Standardized Approach Needed to Evaluate Neuropathic Cancer Pain
A standardized approach is vital for the assessment of neuropathic cancer pain in order to improve treatment results and future clinical/pre-clinical studies.
Unfitness Criteria Predict Early Mortality After Intensive Chemotherapy in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
The Ferrara criteria are widely used to identify patients with AML who are most suitable for intensive chemotherapy, though the accuracy is unknown.
Advisor Forum
Treatment Delays During COVID-19 Outbreak
Is there any guidance on which patients may be able to delay chemotherapy during the COVID-19 outbreak?
Difference in Mechanism of Action of Targeted Therapy, Chemotherapy
What is the difference between chemotherapy and targeted therapies?
Managing Adverse Effects of Antiemetic Prophylaxis
How should side effects of 5-HT3 antagonists be managed so patients can take their antiemetic prophylaxis?
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Fact Sheets
Palliative Care in Cancer (Fact Sheet)
What is palliative care? Palliative care is care given to improve the quality of life of patients who have a serious or life-threatening disease, such as cancer. Palliative care is an approach to care that addresses the person as a whole, not just their disease. The goal is to prevent or treat, as early as…
HIV Infection and Cancer Risk (Fact Sheet)
This fact sheet examines the impact of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on 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
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