ONS engages distress screening
The Oncology Nursing Society has released a joint position statement on key issues surrounding the implementation of screening programs for psychosocial distress in cancer centers.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
NCI reforms result in faster activation of cancer trials
Changes made 5 years ago to accelerate time-to-initiation of clinical trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute have paid off in the form of faster activation of studies.
Nurses can validate patient navigation programs
Demonstrating the value of patient navigation programs is essential for sustaining these initiatives in community cancer centers, and nurses play a key role.
Breast cancer prophylaxis updated
Clinicians should discuss the prophylactic use of tamoxifen as well as two other agents with women 35 years and older and at increased risk of ER-positive breast cancer, per ASCO recommendations.
Cancer in the very elderly: Three programs designed especially for frail patients
These programs are designed to address the unique challenges of providing cancer care to patients older than 65 years.
Helping patients cope with hair loss
A patient’s self image can reduce his or her coping abilities and can be significantly impacted by this distressing side effect.
Tackling obesity: A strategy for reducing cancer risk and improving survivorship
A trend in programs that address cancer risk, prevention, and survivorship focuses on the battle to overcome obesity.
Managing skin effects of EGFR inhibitor therapy
Which patients, if any, should receive prophylactic antibiotics when starting therapy with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors?
A whisper and a cry: Caregiving and active listening
Have you ever recognized your own behavior in a caregiver’s actions? What do you do to apply professional lessons from personal experiences?
Using palliative radiotherapy to relieve bone metastasis pain
Management of bone metastasis is an increasingly common challenge. Palliative radiotherapy is proving to effectively relieve pain and improve quality of life for patients.
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