How and where can patients and caregivers dispose unused medications safely? — Name withheld on request DEA Drug Take Back Day The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Drug Take Back Day is a national event coordinated with community partners and local law enforcement officials to provide an opportunity for patients and caregivers to dispose of unused…
A literature review identified CIPN as a potential contributor to falls and injuries in patients with cancer; however, evidence-based methods for preventing falls in these patients are scarce.
Patients with cancer will eventually have to cope with unique feelings of loss. The loss of their future life plans. Fernweh, a German that means farsickness, may explain those feelings.
A review of cancer-related PTSD, its causes, and steps oncology nurses can take to ease the burden of this adverse effect on patients and their caregivers.
Hypofractionated radiotherapy (HRT) offers quality-of-life outcomes similar to conventional radiation therapy for men with low-risk prostate cancer, according to recently published results of a phase 3 randomized study. HRT offers a less expensive and more convenient treatment option for some patients, and in light of the new findings about quality of life, should be considered…
An expert panel convened by MASCC/ISOO and ASCO updated the clinical practice guidelines for prevention and management of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Oncology nurses discuss the importance of ongoing education on the treatments, symptoms, and available information on MPNs for patients, and oncology nurses.
In 2 randomized clinical trials, investigators sought to determine if use of vitamin D supplements improved PFS and RFS for patients with digestive tract cancers.
