http://feeds.feedburner.com/onahome Latest articles from ONA Home Home Admin@haymarketmedia.com no A comparison study of the tumor molecular profiles of NM and SSM sought to explain the distinctly different prognoses among patients with either of these 2 histologic subtypes. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/primary-histologic-subtype-predictive-of-survival-in-melanoma/article/836200/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 15:00:00 GMT A comparison study of the tumor molecular profiles of NM and SSM sought to explain the distinctly different prognoses among patients with either of these 2 histologic subtypes. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/primary-histologic-subtype-predictive-of-survival-in-melanoma/article/836200/ Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to determine the incidence of adverse events among patients assigned to placebo-receiving groups in randomized clinical trials. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/aes-in-rcts-for-targeted-therapies-high-in-placebo-groups/article/835905/ Mon, 25 Feb 2019 16:00:00 GMT Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to determine the incidence of adverse events among patients assigned to placebo-receiving groups in randomized clinical trials. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/aes-in-rcts-for-targeted-therapies-high-in-placebo-groups/article/835905/ A randomized study sought to determine if an Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy program focused on managing treatment-induced menopausal symptoms has the potential to help breast cancer survivors adhere to long-term endocrine therapy. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/icbt-improves-treatment-induced-symptoms-in-breast-cancer-survivors/article/835901/ Mon, 25 Feb 2019 15:00:00 GMT A randomized study sought to determine if an Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy program focused on managing treatment-induced menopausal symptoms has the potential to help breast cancer survivors adhere to long-term endocrine therapy. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/icbt-improves-treatment-induced-symptoms-in-breast-cancer-survivors/article/835901/ A prospective study sought to measure levels of satisfaction at 1 year and at long term (6 to 20 years) after prophylactic RRD in women with no cancer diagnosis (bilateral mastectomy) and in those with a breast cancer diagnosis (contralateral mastectomy). https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/persistent-negative-body-image-after-rrd-mastectomy/article/835522/ Fri, 22 Feb 2019 15:00:00 GMT A prospective study sought to measure levels of satisfaction at 1 year and at long term (6 to 20 years) after prophylactic RRD in women with no cancer diagnosis (bilateral mastectomy) and in those with a breast cancer diagnosis (contralateral mastectomy). https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/persistent-negative-body-image-after-rrd-mastectomy/article/835522/ New joint guideline from ASTRO, ASCO, and AUA offers an alternative to conventional radiation regimens for those patients who opt for treatment instead of active surveillance or surgery. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/astro-asco-aua-guideline-for-hypofractionated-rt-for-prostate-cancer/article/835345/ Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:00:00 GMT New joint guideline from ASTRO, ASCO, and AUA offers an alternative to conventional radiation regimens for those patients who opt for treatment instead of active surveillance or surgery. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/astro-asco-aua-guideline-for-hypofractionated-rt-for-prostate-cancer/article/835345/ A retrospective study using a cohort of the ALiCCS Study sought to determine hospitalization risks among survivors of leukemia during childhood 20 years after diagnosis. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/hospitalization-risks-remain-high-for-survivors-of-childhood-leukemia/article/835344/ Thu, 21 Feb 2019 14:30:00 GMT A retrospective study using a cohort of the ALiCCS Study sought to determine hospitalization risks among survivors of leukemia during childhood 20 years after diagnosis. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/hospitalization-risks-remain-high-for-survivors-of-childhood-leukemia/article/835344/ Retrospective study investigated the effect sequence has on overall survival in patients with melanoma brain metastases treated with a combination of SRS, WBRT, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/sequence-of-therapies-for-melanoma-brain-metastases-influences-os/article/835234/ Wed, 20 Feb 2019 19:00:00 GMT Retrospective study investigated the effect sequence has on overall survival in patients with melanoma brain metastases treated with a combination of SRS, WBRT, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/sequence-of-therapies-for-melanoma-brain-metastases-influences-os/article/835234/ Survey sought to assess the relative implicit biases of gynecologic healthcare providers regarding women with diagnoses of cervical vs ovarian cancer. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/implicit-bias-among-nurses-women-toward-cervical-cancer-diagnoses/article/834953/ Tue, 19 Feb 2019 20:00:00 GMT Survey sought to assess the relative implicit biases of gynecologic healthcare providers regarding women with diagnoses of cervical vs ovarian cancer. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/implicit-bias-among-nurses-women-toward-cervical-cancer-diagnoses/article/834953/ Some of my oncology nurse colleagues give patients their personal cell phone numbers. Sometimes I feel like I'm the odd one for not giving my number when patients ask if they can text me. Am I behind the times? https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/sharing-personal-contact-information-with-patients/article/834782/ Tue, 19 Feb 2019 16:00:00 GMT Some of my oncology nurse colleagues give patients their personal cell phone numbers. Sometimes I feel like I'm the odd one for not giving my number when patients ask if they can text me. Am I behind the times? https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/sharing-personal-contact-information-with-patients/article/834782/ Early feasibility results are presented for a trial that evaluates whether standard-of-care follow-up for women with early-stage breast cancer can be replaced by a nurse-led intervention focusing on patient self-management. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/early-feasibility-results-of-an-ongoing-study-of-brca-follow-up-programs/article/834653/ Mon, 18 Feb 2019 15:00:00 GMT Early feasibility results are presented for a trial that evaluates whether standard-of-care follow-up for women with early-stage breast cancer can be replaced by a nurse-led intervention focusing on patient self-management. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/early-feasibility-results-of-an-ongoing-study-of-brca-follow-up-programs/article/834653/ A survey-based study investigated the relationship between symptom burden and incidence of medical disability leave among patients with MPNs. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/survey-demonstrates-symptom-burden-related-to-mdl-among-mpns/article/834450/ Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:30:00 GMT A survey-based study investigated the relationship between symptom burden and incidence of medical disability leave among patients with MPNs. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/survey-demonstrates-symptom-burden-related-to-mdl-among-mpns/article/834450/ Older age is associated with worse prognosis in patients with early-stage Burkitt lymphoma, according to study authors. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/review-clinical-outcomes-patients-early-stage-burkitt-lymphoma/article/834458/ Thu, 14 Feb 2019 21:00:00 GMT Older age is associated with worse prognosis in patients with early-stage Burkitt lymphoma, according to study authors. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/review-clinical-outcomes-patients-early-stage-burkitt-lymphoma/article/834458/ NIH sought to bridge the gap in oncology nurse training in genomics and genetics to improve patient education and assessment of related risk factors. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/nursing-program-on-genomics-genetics-developed-by-nih/article/833889/ Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:30:00 GMT NIH sought to bridge the gap in oncology nurse training in genomics and genetics to improve patient education and assessment of related risk factors. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/nursing-program-on-genomics-genetics-developed-by-nih/article/833889/ What is the importance of the amino acid solution given before lutetium Lu 177 dotatate? Which is the difference between a specially compounded solution and a standard solution? https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/amino-acid-solution-with-lutathera/article/832854/ Thu, 07 Feb 2019 21:00:00 GMT What is the importance of the amino acid solution given before lutetium Lu 177 dotatate? Which is the difference between a specially compounded solution and a standard solution? https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/amino-acid-solution-with-lutathera/article/832854/ This fact sheet reviews secondhand smoke composition, links between secondhand smoke and cancer, and secondhand smoke emitted from electronic cigarettes. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/secondhand-smoke-and-cancer/article/830709/ Wed, 06 Feb 2019 14:00:00 GMT This fact sheet reviews secondhand smoke composition, links between secondhand smoke and cancer, and secondhand smoke emitted from electronic cigarettes. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/secondhand-smoke-and-cancer/article/830709/ What options are available to minimize the pain associated with goserelin injections? https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/substitute-for-lidocaine/article/829996/ Mon, 28 Jan 2019 19:30:00 GMT What options are available to minimize the pain associated with goserelin injections? https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/substitute-for-lidocaine/article/829996/ This fact sheet reviews the use of hormone therapy in breast cancer therapy and possible side effects of treatment. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/hormone-therapy-for-breast-cancer-fact-sheet/article/825455/ Thu, 10 Jan 2019 21:00:00 GMT This fact sheet reviews the use of hormone therapy in breast cancer therapy and possible side effects of treatment. https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/hormone-therapy-for-breast-cancer-fact-sheet/article/825455/ The management of acute, radiotherapy-related nociceptive and neuropathic pain in patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancers remains an ongoing challenge. Pregabalin, an anticonvulsant drug, has been shown to be efficacious in treating various chronic neuropathic pain conditions. In this randomized controlled trial, investigators randomized 128 patients treated with radiotherapy for head and neck [] https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/quick-take-effect-of-pregabalin-on-radiotherapy-related-neuropathic-pain-in-patients-with-head-and-neck-cancer-a-randomized-controlled-trial/article/817943/ Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT The management of acute, radiotherapy-related nociceptive and neuropathic pain in patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancers remains an ongoing challenge. Pregabalin, an anticonvulsant drug, has been shown to be efficacious in treating various chronic neuropathic pain conditions. In this randomized controlled trial, investigators randomized 128 patients treated with radiotherapy for head and neck [] https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/quick-take-effect-of-pregabalin-on-radiotherapy-related-neuropathic-pain-in-patients-with-head-and-neck-cancer-a-randomized-controlled-trial/article/817943/ The receipt of a cancer diagnosis can be devastating, with important implications for a patient's mental health and well-being. Some evidence has suggested that cancer diagnosis may contribute to an increased risk of suicide in this patient population; however, variation in risk by various patient characteristics has not been well-studied. In this cohort study, investigators [] https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/quick-take-risk-of-suicide-after-cancer-diagnosis-in-england/article/818904/ Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT The receipt of a cancer diagnosis can be devastating, with important implications for a patient's mental health and well-being. Some evidence has suggested that cancer diagnosis may contribute to an increased risk of suicide in this patient population; however, variation in risk by various patient characteristics has not been well-studied. In this cohort study, investigators [] https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/quick-take-risk-of-suicide-after-cancer-diagnosis-in-england/article/818904/ Several treatment regimens are available for prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 9 or 10. These include radical prostatectomy (RP) with adjuvant external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), or both (MaxRP), as well as a regimen without surgery that includes EBRT, ADT, and brachytherapy (MaxRT). In this cohort study, MaxRP was [] https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/quick-take-surgery-vs-radiotherapy-in-the-management-of-biopsy-gleason-score-9-10-prostate-cancer-and-the-risk-of-mortality/article/816439/ Mon, 03 Dec 2018 17:00:00 GMT Several treatment regimens are available for prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 9 or 10. These include radical prostatectomy (RP) with adjuvant external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), or both (MaxRP), as well as a regimen without surgery that includes EBRT, ADT, and brachytherapy (MaxRT). In this cohort study, MaxRP was [] https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/quick-take-surgery-vs-radiotherapy-in-the-management-of-biopsy-gleason-score-9-10-prostate-cancer-and-the-risk-of-mortality/article/816439/