Pandemic Caused Cancer Screening Deficits in 2020
Results of a retrospective cohort study shows the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on screening rates for breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer.
General Oncology
Nurse-Led Penicillin Allergy Testing in Patients With Cancer
A 3-step program for testing for penicillin allergy in outpatients at a cancer center demonstrated the effectiveness of nurse-led initiatives.
A Review of Common Adverse Effects of Radiation Therapy
An oral presentation at the 46th Annual ONS Congress reviewed the most common adverse effects of radiation therapy and their management.
The Potential of Nurse Practitioners as Prescribers in Cancer Treatment
This discussion focused on the role of advanced nurse practitioner as cancer therapy prescribers.
Implementing Acuity Tools at Outpatient Infusion Centers
A review of how acuity tools are used to manage cancer care at outpatient infusion centers.
Current State of Treatments for Cancer-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Wei Xiong, MD, PhD, sought to outline and clarify the current state of managing venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer.
Addressing Emotional Concerns Early in Care Continuum Increases Flow of Information, Reduces Distress
A pilot program was described in which new patients were asked 2 questions that helped the cancer care team provide more patient-centered care.
How to Recognize and Respond to Sepsis in Patients With Cancer
Sepsis symptoms and how to manage the condition are explained in an oral presentation at ONS Congress 2021.
Best Practices for Managing Patients With GTD, Preventing Progression to GTN
An overview of the management of new and recurrent diagnoses of gestational trophoblastic disease, and prevention of progression to gestational trophoblastic neoplasia.
AAPM Guidelines Improve Radiation Therapy Management in Patients With CIEDs
Survey study showed that guidelines improved radiation oncology nurses’ knowledge of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices and how radiation therapy affects the devices.
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