Hospice versus palliative care: Understanding the distinction
By utilizing varied interventions, hospice and palliative care practitioners can do much to improve their patients’ quality of life.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
New studies of HPV vaccination
Three new studies exploring the benefits of HPV vaccination may help to foster increased vaccination rates.
After the cancer diagnosis: What do you say—and do—next?
The most important thing, say the experts interviewed for this article, is for oncology nurses to reassure patients that they are not alone.
My cancer journey
The author describes his experience with colon cancer and the important role oncology nurses have played in his battle with his disease.
Preventing an H1N1 influenza outbreak among cancer patients: One center’s success
The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance proved that aggressive infection control procedures can minimize flu cases in a patient population.
Educating patients about the proper disposal of old drugs
A few simple practices can help patients dispose of old and unused medications in a way that is safest for people, pets, and the environment.
Oncology Nurse Advisor Forum – May 2010
The advisor forum answers questions about drug screens, coping with chemo brain, anemia in patients with MDS, and more.
Goldilocks and a lightweight jacket: Cancer care and metaphor
The author uses metaphors when communication is a challenge, an approach that can help the patient make sense of a new situation.
Navigating the tempest over breast cancer screening
The recommendations of the US Preventive Services Task Force have generated considerable controversy but little practical change.
How to evaluate online resources and support for people affected by cancer
CancerCare, along with other organizations, offers online information and support for patients with cancer, in addition to their traditional financial support programs.
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