ONS CONGRESS 2021

Complete Coverage

A Review of Common Adverse Effects of Radiation Therapy

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

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

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

The Potential of Nurse Practitioners as Prescribers in Cancer Treatment

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

Implementing Acuity Tools at Outpatient Infusion Centers

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

Protocol for Nursing Care of Patients With Central Nervous System Lymphomas

This presentation discussed the key points of TEDDI-R protocol for managing the unique cluster of symptoms in patients with CNS lymphomas.

Addressing Emotional Concerns Early in Care Continuum Increases Flow of Information, Reduces Distress

A pilot program was described in which new patients were asked 2 questions that helped the cancer care team provide more patient-centered care.

How to Recognize and Respond to Sepsis in Patients With Cancer

Sepsis symptoms and how to manage the condition are explained in an oral presentation at ONS Congress 2021.

Best Practices for Managing Patients With GTD, Preventing Progression to GTN

An overview of the management of new and recurrent diagnoses of gestational trophoblastic disease, and prevention of progression to gestational trophoblastic neoplasia.

AAPM Guidelines Improve Radiation Therapy Management in Patients With CIEDs

Survey study showed that guidelines improved radiation oncology nurses’ knowledge of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices and how radiation therapy affects the devices.

Managing Oral Care for Patients With Head and Neck Cancers

A review of the significance of oral and dental care for patients with head and neck cancer.

Addressing Family Concerns of Patients With Cancer

Strategies for helping family caregivers cope with unique challenges when their family member is going through cancer treatment.

Expanding Roles for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in Oncology

A review of how roles for advance practice registered nurses are expanding in cancer centers.

CHG Wipes During Daily Blood Draw Decreased CLABSIs in Acute Care Unit

Pilot program sought to determine if chlorhexidine baths or wipes would reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections in patients hospitalized in acute care units.

Nurse Training Program Tailors Basic Life Support Skills to Ambulatory Cancer Care Settings

This program is designed to support maintaining BLS skills including defibrillator use, compression and respirations, and team communication.

A Brief Guide to Common Adverse Events Related to Tepotinib Therapy for METex14 Skipping NSCLC

Guidance for early identification and effective management strategies for adverse effects related to tepotinib therapy in patients with METex14 skipping NSCLC are presented in a poster at ONS Congress 2021.