Monoclonal antibodies are widely used anticancer therapies. Increasing demand for ambulatory care necessitates exploration of efficiency measures.

Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHSCT) poses challenges for patients who decline blood products because of religious beliefs or other reasons. Despite potential curative prospects, many institutions refrain from offering alloHSCT to patients who decline blood products because of safety concerns associated with cytopenias.

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a significant side effect of some chemotherapeutic agents. Effective treatment is limited.

Patients diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) often undergo concurrent temozolomide and radiation therapy. Antineoplastic medication nonadherence continues to be an issue for patients with cancer.

The use of herbal products, one component of the growing field of integrative cancer care, is a common yet controversial practice.

Advances in genomic science directly affect cancer care. Mastery of foundational concepts is necessary to understand the rationale for many aspects of cancer care, including prevention, surveillance, and treatment of malignan.

Stress affects people's physiologic and mental well-being. Compounded stress from natural disasters, intergenerational trauma, stigma, and mistrust of the dominant society may lead to illness and potential oncologic disorde.

Patients receiving early palliative care experience improved quality of life, may live longer, and may have earlier referrals to hospice. Caregivers with loved ones receiving early palliative care experience improved communic.

Verification of pregnancy status prior to initiating radiation treatment for cancer is important to preserve patient and fetal safety. However, many institutions lack clear guidelines for pregnancy screening prior to treatmen.

Election season. Those words evoke sighs, spur eye rolls, emblazon debates, strain relationships, spark activism, and fan hope. The Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing team works months ahead of each issue. By publication, A.

About one-quarter of patients with advanced prostate cancer have alterations in homologous recombination repair (HRR) genes. In a global phase 3 study, talazoparib plus enzalutamide significantly improved progression-free survival in patients with HRR-deficient metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).

Humans can form an intense bond with their pets through shared love, attachment, and amusement. Through this case study, nurses can develop an increased understanding of how companion pets affect the quality of life of patie.

This quality improvement project implemented a standardized chemotherapy class for newly diagnosed patients receiving oncology care at an urban ambulatory oncology center. Results showed high scores on patient satisfaction qu.

Oncology nurse residents write legacy letters to future cohorts in the 11th month as a reflection on their transition year, focusing on lessons learned and advice gleaned. This article explores poetry as an alternative to leg.

Amivantamab is an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and MET bispecific antibody approved for certain patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer with EGFR variant. Cutaneous toxicities are known on-target effects of EGFR inhibition.

Oncology nurses and nurse practitioners often provide initial (prior to transition of care to a psychiatric provider) or maintenance assessment of and treatment for patients with depressed mood. Research informing oncology nu.

For my senior high school capstone project, I focused on pediatric oncology, which included shadowing two physicians. I realized that although physicians do incredible work, the nurses I encountered were so hands on and appea.

This quality improvement project implemented a nurse-led high-risk screening referral protocol for earlier identification of women at increased risk for breast cancer. The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool was used at the ma.

This article explores the relationships among cancer care, financial challenges, and mental health, emphasizing the growing significance of addressing these interconnected issues. Increased frequency of cancer diagnoses and i.

Poor sleep during hospitalization can negatively affect patient health, well-being, and satisfaction. This nurse-led quality improvement project aimed to promote quality sleep on an inpatient telemetry medical-surgical onco.

Oncology nurses establish relationships with patients from diagnosis through the trajectory of their treatment, survivorship, and sometimes death. We convey empathy, support, and advocacy throughout the course of the disease.