Improving Emergency Department Care for Older Adults With Cancer
Researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center sought to determine if observation status may be a better treatment option for older adults with cancer who present to the ED.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Statins, Antihypercholesterolemic Drugs Show Potential as Anticancer Agents
Study results demonstrate that statins have antitumor activity in various solid-tumor cancers and leukemia; however, experts offer these caveats on using them to treat cancer — at least for now.
Nurse Survey Identifies Adverse Events Related to Handling Chemotherapy
Using a 4-question survey, investigators determined oncology nurses’ perception of their risks in handling and administering cytotoxic chemotherapy to patients.
No Benefit to Extensive Cancer Screening in Unprovoked Venous Thromboembolism
Although unprovoked VTE may be a sign of occult cancer, results of a meta-analysis showed no benefit to extensive cancer screening in these patients.
Early Recognition of Checkpoint Inhibitor-Related Pneumonitis Improves Outcomes
As the use of checkpoint inhibitors increases in many types of cancer, oncology nurses need to learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of pneumonitis, a rare but life-threatening adverse effect of these agents.
Pain Management, Cancer Care at End-of-Life Improved by Caregiver Education, Training Intervention
Novel intervention focuses on caregivers’ beliefs, knowledge, and skills regarding home care for patients with cancer resulting in improved pain management and better overall care at the end of life.
Mastectomy vs BCT: Understanding Women’s Treatment Choice for Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Canadian investigators sought to understand the factors that influence the treatment choices of women with early-stage breast cancer.
Rolapitant Eases CINV in Patients Receiving Highly, Moderately Emetogenic Chemotherapy
Long-acting NK-1 receptor antagonist rolapitant demonstrates significant efficacy in managing CINV in patients receiving HEC or MEC for cancer.
Optimal Management of Myeloma With Bortezomib
In this review of the role of bortezomib in the treatment of multiple myeloma, the researchers explain what nurses need to watch for in patients taking this drug.
Role of Oncology Nurse Navigators Has Evolved and Expanded in 5 Years
Oncology Nursing Society conducted a role delineation survey (RDS) on oncology nurse navigators (ONNs) to determine how the role has evolved since the previous RDS and to determine if an ONN certification is needed.
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