Vicki Moore, PhD

Contributing Writer https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com

Vicki Moore, PhD, is a freelance medical writer for Hematology Advisor. Vicki received her PhD in biology from Arizona State University, where her research emphasized molecular biology, biochemistry, and metabolic engineering. She also has experience with predictive analytics and is intrigued by its applications to medicine. Vicki has been a medical writer, focusing on areas of hematology and oncology, among other specialties, since late 2017. You can find her on Linkedin at linkedin.com/in/vicki-moore-93950913

All articles by Vicki Moore, PhD

Breast Cancer

Endocrine Therapy for Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer in Men

Vicki Moore, PhD

May 5, 2021

Results of the phase 2 MALE clinical trial comparing 3 treatment regimens in men with hormone-receptor positive breast cancer are reported.

ONS Annual Congress 2021

A Review of Common Adverse Effects of Radiation Therapy

Vicki Moore, PhD

May 3, 2021

An oral presentation at the 46th Annual ONS Congress reviewed the most common adverse effects of radiation therapy and their management.

Prostate Cancer Treatment May Increase Colorectal Cancer Risk

ONS Annual Congress 2021

Case Demonstrates Importance of Genetic Evaluation in Treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

Vicki Moore, PhD

May 3, 2021

A patient case is used to highlight important features of GIST tumors in patients with type 1 neurofibromatosis.

ONS Annual Congress 2021

The Potential of Nurse Practitioners as Prescribers in Cancer Treatment

Vicki Moore, PhD

May 3, 2021

This discussion focused on the role of advanced nurse practitioner as cancer therapy prescribers.

Doctor and patient wearing masks looking at laptop

ONS Annual Congress 2021

Implementing Acuity Tools at Outpatient Infusion Centers

Vicki Moore, PhD

May 3, 2021

A review of how acuity tools are used to manage cancer care at outpatient infusion centers.

Tinzaparin may effectively prevent VTE and major bleeding.

General Oncology

Current State of Treatments for Cancer-Associated Venous Thromboembolism

Vicki Moore, PhD

May 3, 2021

Wei Xiong, MD, PhD, sought to outline and clarify the current state of managing venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer.

Gastric adenocarcinoma (well diff. tubular adenocarcinoma) under light microscopy zoom

Gastrointestinal Cancer

Outcomes of Readmissions Following HPB or Gastric Cancer Compared Between Index, Outside Hospitals

Vicki Moore, PhD

April 30, 2021

Investigators sought to determine the effect of distance and timing on care fragmentation and mortality in patients readmitted to an outside vs index hospital after hepatopancreatobiliary or gastric cancer surgery.