Dec 21, 2017 · Throughout the course of treatment, many patients with cancer receive chemotherapy, intravenous fluids, antibiotics, and much more via central venous catheters such as Mediports.

Jan 3, 2025 · As the treatment landscape continues to evolve in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), understanding options for those with advanced, treatment-naïve EGFR-positive disease is key.. At an Oncology Nursing News Case Based Roundtable event, Beth Sandy, MSN, CRNP, FAPO, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, discussed the advanced practice provider (APP) perspective on ...

Nov 11, 2024 · Cannabis use may impact the efficacy or side effect profile of patients undergoing active cancer treatment, according to research presented at the Society for Integrative Oncology 2024 Conference.

Oct 24, 2024 · The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recently announced guidelines outlining a preference for abemaciclib (Verzenio) over ribociclib (Kisqali) for the treatment of patients with node-positive, high-risk, hormone receptor–positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)–negative breast cancer. 1. The recommendation is based on findings from the monarchE (NCT03155997 ...

Oct 23, 2024 · For patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing treatments such as stem cell transplantation, blood transfusions are often essential due to complications like anemia and thrombocytopenia, with the benefits typically outweighing the risks.

Dr. Mohan discusses with Nurse Goff and Nurse Brigle the prevention and management of infections and neurological toxicities in patients receiving bispecific therapies, with a particular focus on the unique considerations of talquetamab targeting GPRC5D.

Aug 25, 2015 · Keeping a positive outlook is proven to help with stress management, but when someone says to "think positive" or "be optimistic" during a time such as cancer, it can be much easier said than done.

Oct 29, 2024 · An intervention focusing on techniques to better focus patients’ attention may be beneficial in improving fear of cancer recurrence, according to recent research presented at the 21st International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology. 1 In a recent interview, study author Anne M. Reb, PhD, NP, discusses her abstract on a nurse-led videoconferencing intervention for patients ...

Jul 10, 2024 · CAR T-cell therapy represents a significant advancement in the treatment of multiple myeloma, especially as its ability to provide deep and durable responses offers renewed hope to patients and healthcare providers alike, an expert said.

Dec 18, 2024 · “ctDNA testing looks for small pieces of DNA found in a patient’s blood that comes from cancer cells and tumors,” Grafton explains. “Screening for ctDNA can be used to detect cancer early, before symptoms occur, and also to monitor tumor growth in cases where cancer has already been detected.”