Upcoming Meetings
APRIL 6-7
• European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Summit Middle East 2018
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
APRIL 11-14
• ELCC 2018: European Lung Cancer Conference
Geneva, Switzerland
APRIL 14-18
• American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) 2018 Annual Meeting
Chicago, IL
APRIL 20-24
• European Society for Theraputic Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) 37
Barcelona, Spain
APRIL 27-29
• European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Update for Practicing Oncologists 2018
Lugano, Switzerland
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Recent Conference Coverage
Patients With Cancer Experience Greatest Symptom Burden Soon After Diagnosis
An analysis of ESAS scores identified factors that increased the odds patients with cancer would experience greater symptom burdens and at what points in the cancer experience this was more likely to occur.
Nursing Model of Flexibility, Collaboration Enhanced Overall Care, Outcomes, Practices
A study presented at the NACNS 2018 Annual Conference focused on redesigning CNS practice to mirror patient transitions throughout the continuum of care.
Aspiration Screening Reduces Aspiration Pneumonia Rates Among Hospitalized Patients
Routine screening initiative results in improved aspiration rates in multiple units across an academic medical center, according to a study presented at the NACNS 2018 Annual Conference.
Inpatient Sperm Banking Shortens Time to Fertility Consultation Before Cancer Treatment
Collaboration with fertility nurse specialists can improve the timeliness of fertility consultations for patients of reproductive potential with cancer, a project presented at the NACNS 2018 Annual Conference has shown.
Evidence-Based Approach Improves Rate of Colon Surgical Site Infections
Study results presented at the NACNS 2018 Annual Conference demonstrate the efficacy of SSI bundle element compliance and multidisciplinary clinical collaboration in reducing colon surgical site infections.
Initiative Aims to Improve Outcomes by Preventing Delirium in Hospitalized Patients
The effectiveness of twice daily screenings for delirium was investigated in a study presented at the NACNS 2018 Annual Conference.
Self-efficacy Measure May Be Used to Drive Interventions Post-SCT in Hematologic Cancers
Researchers present findings of a study assessing the value of SESM evaluations in patients with hematologic cancer prior to undergoing SCT at the NACNS 2018 Annual Conference.
Clinical Nurse-Led Initiative Reduced Cancer Care Variations in Healthcare System
A CNS-led initiative presented at the NACNS 2018 Annual Conference identified inconsistencies in oncology care, and addressed and implemented corrective measures.
Association Between Improved Nutritional Status, Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients
Researchers sought to determine the effect of a standing order set for nutrition and assessment of hospitalized patients. Results were presented at the NACNS 2018 Annual Conference.
Delirium Screening Tool Found Effective for Nurse Assessment of Delirium in Surgical Patients
After assessing and addressing nurse knowledge of use of the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) tool, implementation of screening protocol improved interventions for older hospitalized patients who had undergone urological surgery. These results were presented in a poster at the NACNS 2018 Annual Conference.
SABCS: Modest Weight Loss Cuts Postmenopause Breast Cancer Risk
Postmenopausal women with weight gain had increased risk of triple-negative breast cancer, research indicates.
Quality of Life During Maintenance Therapy Better With Lower Dose, More Often
Trial investigates which of 3 maintenance regimens of nab-paclitaxel has the most ideal impact on quality of life in patients with metastatic breast cancer. Results were presented at SABCS 2017.
Most Influential in Breast Reconstruction Decision: Surgeon, Spouse, GP
A study from French researchers identified which people are the most likely to influence a breast cancer patient's decision whether to undergo breast reconstruction. These findings were presented at SABCS 2017.
MOCHA App Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Achieve Weight-Loss Goals
A team from Methodist Hospital Cancer Center discuss an app developed at the facility that helps breast cancer survivors with nutrition and physical activity at SABCS 2017.
Physical Examination Sufficient Work-up for Complaints of Breast Pain
A single-center analysis demonstrates likelihood that mastalgia indicates presence of breast cancer and extensiveness of common work-up for the complaint. These findings were presented at SABCS 2017.
EMBRACE at Dana-Farber Improves Care in Metastatic Breast Cancer
A team from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute describe EMBRACE, their comprehensive care program for patients with metastatic breast cancer at SABCS 2017.
Bioimpedance Spectroscopy Reduces Chronic BCRL in High-Risk Breast Cancer
Results of a study evaluating the effectiveness of bioimpedance spectroscopy in reducing incidence of chronic breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) in high-risk patients with breast cancer were presented at SABCS 2017.
Current Findings in Trial Evaluating Paclitaxel Substitution in Invasive Breast Cancer
Researchers presented an update of findings in the GeparSepto trial, which seeks to determine whether improvements in pathologic complete response can be translated to a survival benefit, at SABCS 2017.
Bio-individualized Diet Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Stabilize Weight, Glucose
Novel weight reduction plan helps breast cancer survivors achieve and maintain a healthy weight and glucose level, according to a presentation at SABCS 2017.
Best Antiemetic Therapies for Alleviating CINV: A Literature Review
A review of 12 antiemetic regimens identified 3 that may be more effective than conventional regimens, a study presented at SABCS 2017 has shown.
Patients With Cancer Experience Greatest Symptom Burden Soon After Diagnosis
An analysis of ESAS scores identified factors that increased the odds patients with cancer would experience greater symptom burdens and at what points in the cancer experience this was more likely to occur.
Nursing Model of Flexibility, Collaboration Enhanced Overall Care, Outcomes, Practices
A study presented at the NACNS 2018 Annual Conference focused on redesigning CNS practice to mirror patient transitions throughout the continuum of care.
Aspiration Screening Reduces Aspiration Pneumonia Rates Among Hospitalized Patients
Routine screening initiative results in improved aspiration rates in multiple units across an academic medical center, according to a study presented at the NACNS 2018 Annual Conference.
Inpatient Sperm Banking Shortens Time to Fertility Consultation Before Cancer Treatment
Collaboration with fertility nurse specialists can improve the timeliness of fertility consultations for patients of reproductive potential with cancer, a project presented at the NACNS 2018 Annual Conference has shown.
Evidence-Based Approach Improves Rate of Colon Surgical Site Infections
Study results presented at the NACNS 2018 Annual Conference demonstrate the efficacy of SSI bundle element compliance and multidisciplinary clinical collaboration in reducing colon surgical site infections.
Initiative Aims to Improve Outcomes by Preventing Delirium in Hospitalized Patients
The effectiveness of twice daily screenings for delirium was investigated in a study presented at the NACNS 2018 Annual Conference.
Self-efficacy Measure May Be Used to Drive Interventions Post-SCT in Hematologic Cancers
Researchers present findings of a study assessing the value of SESM evaluations in patients with hematologic cancer prior to undergoing SCT at the NACNS 2018 Annual Conference.
Clinical Nurse-Led Initiative Reduced Cancer Care Variations in Healthcare System
A CNS-led initiative presented at the NACNS 2018 Annual Conference identified inconsistencies in oncology care, and addressed and implemented corrective measures.
Association Between Improved Nutritional Status, Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients
Researchers sought to determine the effect of a standing order set for nutrition and assessment of hospitalized patients. Results were presented at the NACNS 2018 Annual Conference.
Delirium Screening Tool Found Effective for Nurse Assessment of Delirium in Surgical Patients
After assessing and addressing nurse knowledge of use of the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) tool, implementation of screening protocol improved interventions for older hospitalized patients who had undergone urological surgery. These results were presented in a poster at the NACNS 2018 Annual Conference.
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