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Overview of Dosing, Administration, Side-Effect Management of Sotorasib for NSCLC With KRAS G12C Mutation

Dosing, administration, and nurse management of potential side effects of this first-in-class medication are reviewed.
Taste, Smell Dysfunction May Persist After HNSCC Treatment for Longer Than Survivors Anticipate

Researchers sought to determine when and to what extent survivors of head and neck squamous cell cancers would recover their senses of taste and smell.
Better PIVC Placement Training: An Essential for Better Cancer Care

This review proposes changes to nurse education regarding insertion, care, and management of peripheral intravenous catheters to standardize and improve nursing care.
Simple Concepts to Better Serve Patients With Cancer

Claire Grainger, an oncology social worker with CancerCare, explains 7 concepts that can improve communication with and care of patients with cancer.
The Challenge of Tumor Hypoxia-Associated Radioresistance in Cervical Cancer

This review discusses a consensus study on optimal management of tumor hypoxia in patients undergoing radiotherapy for cervical cancer.

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Long-Term Aspirin Use Before Diagnosis May Reduce Risk of Death From CRC

Preparing patients for treatment toxicity is important for ensuring that mild or moderate reactions

Calaspargase and Pegaspargase Produce Comparable Results in ALL

As post-transplant medications are used to reduce the body’s immune reaction to a foreign organ, the

Surgery May Improve OS in Older Patients With Invasive Breast Cancer

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Advising Patients With Cancer About COVID-19 Vaccination

What should patients with cancer be told about getting a COVID-19 vaccine?

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?

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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

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Eucharia Borden, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Ann 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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