Volume 16, Number 2 (Mar/Apr 2025)

In the online first section, McLendon and colleagues report on a study to increase the frequency and documentation of advance care planning discussions. Get an overview of the advanced practitioner’s role in the multistep-process for tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy. Electrolyte imbalances are common in patients with cancer; read about the possible complications and emergencies, and how to recognize and manage them appropriately. In patients with tongue cancer, there are several options for flap reconstruction. This issue’s Review article identifies the most suitable options based on patient preferences. Are you involved in onboarding? The Practice Matters article outlines a 12-month onboarding process that can be applied to any surgical specialty. 

In this issue, read about a cost-effective, low risk, and non-pharmacological method for managing pain with music listening therapy. Finally, delve into a case report as clinicians sought to find the cause of immune thrombocytopenia in a patient.