Clinical Photography Enhances Tumor Assessment Documentation
A project at a large cancer center added clinical photography to patients’ EMR to create detailed documentation of treatment effectiveness over time.
Conference News
ONS Chapter Addresses Prevention, Early Detection of Melanoma Through “Hairstylist Melanoma Challenge”
A Florida ONS chapter teamed up with a nonprofit organization in a unique program intended to promote prevention and early detection of melanoma.
Ambulatory-Specific Training Improves Learning and Satisfaction in Nurse Residency Programs
Researchers outlined outcomes after the addition of ambulatory-specific curriculum to the didactic and practical portions of the nurse residency program.
Toolbox Enables Quick Response to Anticancer Therapy-Induced Hypersensitivity Reactions
Researchers outline best practice for responding to anticancer therapy-induced hypersensitivity.
Surgical Protocol Shows Promise as a New Standard of Care for Oncology Surgery
Implementation of the ERAS protocol has a dramatic effect on outcomes for patients undergoing prostate or renal cancer surgery.
Quick Recognition of Adverse Effects Minimizes Discontinuations in Mogamulizumab Trial
A review of outcomes in the MAVORIC trial for patients with CTCL who experienced treatment-related AEs.
Addition of CHG-Impregnated Dressing Dramatically Changes CLABSI Rate
Including chlorhexidine gluconate-impregnated dressing in central line bundle resulted in a dramatic change in central line infections.
Addressing the Need for Palliative Care Integration Into Phase 1 Clinical Trials
Researchers argue that palliative care integration into treatment regimens contribute to improving the quality of life for patients in phase 1 clinical trials.
The Red Bracelet: Nurses and Patients Appreciate Peer Recognition Program
Novel program allows staff nurses to show their appreciation for the kind acts of their peers, regardless of who was the beneficiary of the act.
Genetic-Specific Navigator Helps Patients, Nongenetic Health Care Providers
Genetic patient navigators have a positive effect on patient adherence to risk-mitigating health behaviors and nongenetic HCPs understanding of genetic risks.
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