Vicki Moore, PhD

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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

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Lung Cancer

Adding Serplulimab to Chemotherapy Improves Survival in Squamous NSCLC

Vicki Moore, PhD

September 21, 2023

First-line treatment with serplulimab plus chemotherapy improves survival over chemotherapy alone in patients with advanced squamous NSCLC, a phase 3 trial suggests.

Lung Cancer

Genetic Predisposition to Lung Cancer May Be Greater in Women Than in Men

Vicki Moore, PhD

September 20, 2023

New research suggests that genetic susceptibility to lung cancer is greater in women, and a family history of cancer predicts lung cancer risk.

Creating a treatment plan for an older patient.

Breast Cancer

Geriatric Assessments Predict Malnutrition Risks in Older Patients With Breast Cancer

Vicki Moore, PhD

September 14, 2023

Malnutrition was associated with cancer stage and geriatric symptoms in older women with breast cancer, according to a recent study.

Oncology Nursing

Global Patterns in Oncology Nurse-Led Research Trending an Increase Over Time

Vicki Moore, PhD

September 13, 2023

An analysis of oncology nurse-led research revealed common topics, as well as direction toward areas that merit further investigation.

Side-Effect Management

Aromatherapy Found to Mitigate Cancer Pain, Opioid Use at the End of Life

Vicki Moore, PhD

September 12, 2023

Aromatherapy at the end of life improved cancer-related pain and opioid use in patients with cancer, according to a recent study.

Oncology Nursing

Oncology Nurse Speak-Up Behavior Linked to Organizational Trust, Empowerment

Vicki Moore, PhD

September 11, 2023

A survey study identified the workplace characteristics that encourage nurses to speak up on behalf of patient safety and quality of care.

Smoking has been linked to increased risk of several cancer types.

Side-Effect Management

Association Between Preexisting ILAs, Smoking History and ICI-Related Pneumonitis

Vicki Moore, PhD

September 7, 2023

Researchers investigated the association between preexisting interstitial lung abnormalities and immune checkpoint inhibitor-related pneumonitis.

General Oncology

Patient Decision Aids Benefit Patients Making First-line Cancer Treatment Decisions

Vicki Moore, PhD

August 22, 2023

Patient decision aids proved to be useful to patients with cancer in exploring first-line treatment options, according to an analysis.

Ovarian Cancer

Oncology Nurse Awareness of Targeted Therapy for Ovarian Cancer Limited

Vicki Moore, PhD

August 21, 2023

A study determined oncology nurses are aware of biomarker testing and targeted therapy for ovarian cancer but seemed less aware of their specific details.