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Concurrent Use of Cannabis May Reduce Efficacy of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

What are the risks of consuming cannabis products for symptom management while receiving immunotherapy for cancer? — Name withheld on request With an increasing number of states legalizing medicinal and/or recreational marijuana and related products, more and more people with cancer are using these products. As of this writing, the US Drug Enforcement Agency lists…
Responses to COVID-19 Vaccines in Cancer Patients: Impact of Tumor and Treatment Type

Most patients with solid tumors demonstrate immune responses to COVID-19 vaccines, but a subset of patients do not.
Language in Patient Records Can Convey More Than Medical History

The language in a patient’s medical record can convey information not only about the patient’s condition but about the attitude of the clinician writing the report.
Nursing Cases: Nurse Advocates for Patient’s Participation in Shared Decision Making

A nurse coordinated a meeting to ensure the patient’s preferences were shared with his multidisciplinary care team.
The Impact of Cancer on Mental Health: Recognizing Symptoms and Providing Support

This review lists key signs and symptoms of deteriorating mental health in patients with cancer and how to recognize them.

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Tislelizumab Under Review for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Reasons for Cancer Clinical Trial Withdrawal Often Not Understood

Most Hospitals Surveyed Did Not Have ‘Lifesaving’ Drug for APL

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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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