Safely Administering Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate to Patients With Neuroendocrine Tumors
An overview of safe handling concerns regarding handling and administration of a recently approved receptor-binding radionuclide.
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Adherence to Topical Management of Hand-Foot Skin Reaction Poor Among Patients Treated With Regorafenib
Researchers sought to measure adherence to topical management regimens among patients with HFSR due to treatment with regorafenib.
Effectiveness of Generic vs Brand Name Chemotherapy Drugs
Are generic chemotherapy drugs as effective as the brand name drug?
Dermatology Life Quality Index Valid for Assessing Radiodermatitis in Breast Cancer Patients
A pilot study revealed the effectiveness of the DLQI in assessing quality of life measures in women with breast cancer treatment-related radiodermatitis.
Frequency of Chemotherapy, Medication Desensitization
How often should a patient be desensitized to medications?
How to Support Positive Body Image and High Self-Esteem in Patients With Cancer
The impact of treatment side effects on self-esteem and what nurses can do to help.
Program Focuses on Support, Education, Advocacy for Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer
This support program is designed to help women with metastatic breast cancer who are coping with a disease that has no potential for cure.
“I Used My Courage”: A Strategy for Facing Internal Challenges to Nursing Practice
Nursing takes courage. Sometimes that courage is needed to respond to a difficult patient or case; other times it is needed to respond to your own reactions and needs.
Meditation Made Easy: Simple Practices for Patients With Cancer and Their Caregivers
This description of meditation practice, with some simple exercises, can serve as an introduction to its benefits or just help cancer patients and caregivers better cope with disease-related stress.
Risk for VTE Persists Over the Long Term for Survivors of Childhood Cancers
These study results illustrate a need to educate survivors of childhood cancers on an ongoing potential risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) beyond 5 years postdiagnosis.
The Dual Role of Oncology Pharmacists in Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Teams
These cancer medication experts serve both as a resource for cancer care teams and as a liaison for patient needs.
Using Survivorship-Specific Exercise Programs to Help Patients Increase Their Daily Activity
A group of researchers explored the value of using an exercise program designed for cancer survivors to help them increase their daily activity levels.
The Role of Positive Psychology in Oncology Practice
A novel approach to how patients — and nurses — think about challenges can improve their mood and coping ability during a cancer crisis. Strategies that support better moods are also offered.
Guide Dogs and White Canes: Navigating Patients, Families Through Cancer at Their Pace
A reflection on how nurses guide patients and their families through the cancer journey.
Online Educational Program for Assessment, Management of Cancer Pain Improves Nurse Skills
Knowledge, confidence, and skills related to managing complex cancer pain were improved with a 7-module, online APAM program.
Adverse Events in Randomized Clinical Trials for Targeted Therapies High in Placebo Groups
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to determine the incidence of adverse events among patients assigned to placebo-receiving groups in randomized clinical trials.
Hypofractionated Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer: The New ASTRO/ASCO/AUA Guideline
New joint guideline from ASTRO, ASCO, and AUA offers an alternative to conventional radiation regimens for those patients who opt for treatment instead of active surveillance or surgery.
Sharing Personal Contact Information With Patients
Some of my oncology nurse colleagues give patients their personal cell phone numbers. Sometimes I feel like I’m the odd one for not giving my number when patients ask if they can text me. Am I behind the times?
Less Diversity in PROM Systems Could Improve Assessing Their Practicality for Cancer Patients, Clinicians
Researchers report that diversity in PROM systems leads to inconsistent results across a selection of 41 such systems, despite being able to identify their common features.
Fertility and Family Planning: Supportive Conversations With Cancer Patients
These pointers can help oncology nurses broach the topics of fertility and family planning with patients with cancer or the parents of pediatric patients with cancer.
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