Journal Review

A Call for Better Use of Personal Protective Equipment Among Nurses

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John Schieszer, MA

A randomized trial sought to measure the effect of educational modules on nurse use of personal protection equipment when handling and/or administering chemotherapy.

Adverse Events in Randomized Clinical Trials for Targeted Therapies High in Placebo Groups

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John Schieszer

Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to determine the incidence of adverse events among patients assigned to placebo-receiving groups in randomized clinical trials.

Regular Physical Activity — Even Initiated Postdiagnosis — Improves Survival for Cancer Patients

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John Schieszer, MA

A review of DBBR data demonstrated that regular recreational physical activity may reduce the risk of all-cause and cancer-specific mortality in persons who are habitually active as a lifestyle as well as those who adopt regular exercise as a lifestyle after diagnosis.

Safe to Administer B12 Supplementation, Pemetrexed Infusions for Lung Cancers on Same Day

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John Schieszer, MA

Mean changes in hematologic indices found similar regardless of same-day or prior administration of B12 supplementation in patients receiving pemetrexed for NSCLC or pleural mesothelioma.

Nedaplatin Associated With Less Toxicity Than Cisplatin for MPE

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John Schieszer, MA

In this retrospective study, researchers sought to determine the efficacy of nedaplatin vs cisplatin for the treatment of malignancy-induced malignant pleural effusion.

Managing Dermatologic Adverse Events in Patients Receiving Third-Generation EGFR-TKIs

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John Schieszer, MA

An international team reviews osimertinib-associated dermatologic adverse events in patients treated with the third-generation EGFR-TKI.

Benefit of Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Observed With Midrange Gene Assay Score

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John Schieszer, MA

In a randomization of women with early-stage breast cancer, researchers explored the potential benefits of chemotherapy for women whose Oncotype DX RS was midrange.

Lung Cancer Screening: Effective Models for Selecting the Most Candidates at Highest Risk

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John Schieszer, MA

Four of 9 lung cancer screening models were shown to effectively select the most appropriate candidates for low-dose CT lung cancer screening among US ever-smokers.

USPSTF Updates Guidelines for PSA-Based Screening for Prostate Cancer in Older Men

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John Schieszer, MA

In updating its 2012 recommendations, the US Preventive Services Task Force changes its stance on PSA-based screening for prostate cancer in men older than 50. The new guidelines advocate for a patient-physician discussion of the benefits of testing vs the potential harms.

New Recommendations Target Promoting Better Sun Protection Habits for All Patients

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John Schieszer, MA

A new US Preventive Services Task Force Evidence Report is suggesting that greater efforts are needed to educate children and young adults with fair skin about risks of sun exposure. Although the Task Force recommendations are directed at primary care, its members are encouraging oncology nurses to take note of these new findings.