February 2015 Issue of ONA
In the News
Treatment-resistant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) responds to new drug
An oral drug called ASP8273 caused tumor shrinkage in patients in a phase I clinical trial, according to research presented at the 26th EORTC-NCI-AACR Symposium ...
Life expectancy still not used to determine aggressiveness of prostate cancer treatment
More than half of prostate cancer patients age 66 years and older have life expectancies of less than 10 years, yet half of them were ...
Navigator Notes
Oncology Patient Navigation: Bringing This Crucial Role to the Forefront
This emerging role is leading nurses toward more comprehensive patient care, improved community outreach, and a stronger voice to advocate for patients.
Features
Navigation and survivorship: Rationalizing your program costs
The cost of nonbillable nursing hours needed for these programs may hinder compliance. The right technology can link treatment silos and lower this cost.
Evolving roles for oncology nurses: Biospecimen collection
Personalized medicine is changing oncology nursing. This primer explains best practices for collecting and preparing biospecimens used to guide therapy.
Mobile support system keeps up with a younger generation of breast cancer survivors
A new digital program using a Web site and social media aims to meet the unique support needs of women younger than 40 years with ...
Quantifying mental disorders in patients with cancer
Researchers in Germany interviewed more than 2,000 patients with cancer to gather epidemiologic data on mental health of patients with cancer.
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ONA Articles
- New PDL1 Inhibitors for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer: Focus on Pembrolizumab
- FDA, EU Approvals Sought for Split Dose Regimen of Daratumumab for Multiple Myeloma
- Adhering to Cytoreductive Therapy Use May Improve Outcomes in Polycythemia Vera
- Assessing Direct Costs of Treatment-Related Adverse Events in Advanced Melanoma
- Hope, Gratitude, and Spirituality: What They Mean to Cancer Patients
- NCCIH HerbList App Launched to Provide Information on Herbal Products
- Seeking Reliable Information on Herbal Products
- Metformin Use May Improve Survival Outcomes in Bladder Cancer
- Higher Vitamin D Levels Associated With Lower Breast Cancer Risk
- Nurse-Led Program Improves Health, Financial Outcomes in Outpatient Chemotherapy
- Nonmyeloablative/Reduced-Intensity Conditioning May Reduce Mucositis in HCT
- Alternate Dosing of Ruxolitinib May Alleviate Anemia in Myelofibrosis
- Adhering to Cytoreductive Therapy Use May Improve Outcomes in Polycythemia Vera
- Disparities Remain in Prevalence of Cancer Screening Tests
- Hope, Gratitude, and Spirituality: What They Mean to Cancer Patients
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