Communication Archives - Oncology Nurse Advisor

A young patient with cancer suffering from anemia.

Patient Perception Survey Shows Lack of Education, Assessment of Cancer-Related Fatigue

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

September 28, 2020

Results of a perception survey revealed major deficits in education, screening, and treatment among patients with cancer.

The COVID-19 pandemic presents challenges for cancer patients returning to work.

General Oncology

Understanding the Intersection of Cancer, COVID-19, and Work

By

A.J. Cincotta-Eichenfield, LMSW, CancerCare

September 23, 2020

A look at the effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the already precarious work-life balance for patients with cancer and resources for managing those effects.

Assisting a patient while barged to prevent infection.

General Oncology

Communicating With Patients in Oncology About Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By

Vicki Moore, PhD

September 16, 2020

How to explain adjustments to cancer care due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ease patients’ fears about the impact of those changes.

A nurse navigator discusses upcoming treatment plans with a patient.

ONA Navigation Summit 2020

Navigation 101

By

Deborah Christensen, MSN, APRN, AOCN, OCN; Judy Koutlas, RN, MS, OCN

September 13, 2020

A review and update on the role of oncology nurse navigators and how they fit into the cancer care team.

ONA Navigation Summit 2020

Rare Tumors: Where to Go When It Seems There Is Nowhere to Turn

By

Erika Vial Monteverdi; Leslie Jared, RN, MSN

September 12, 2020

Cancer Commons is a resource that helps patients with advanced cancer to make better informed decisions regarding their cancer care.

A cancer survivor is contacted by a clincian remotely.

Issues in Cancer Survivorship

Bringing Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancers Back Into Survivorship Care

By

Bette Weinstein Kaplan

September 2, 2020

Researchers describe their 3-step program designed to continue pediatric survivorship care through adulthood.

A nurse discussing treatment options with an adolescent patient.

Navigation

Communication Gaps Regarding EOL Discussions for Adolescents With Cancer

By

John Schieszer

July 30, 2020

Survey results show that parents are in agreement with their adolescents with cancer regarding some concerns but not all.

Communication Challenges

Telephone-Based Chaplaincy Interventions Are Feasible For Outpatients With Cancer

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

July 24, 2020

“Telechaplaincy” involves the use of telecommunications, including telephone calls, videos, and videoconferencing, to provide religious/spiritual care.