Abstract
Purpose: Advanced practice providers (APPs, which include nurse practitioners [NPs] and physician assistants [PAs]) are integral members of oncology teams. This study aims first to identify all oncology APPs and, second, to und...
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to develop a standard for monitoring outpatients starting bone-modifying agents (BMAs) at a community cancer center. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and American Society of Clinical...
Abstract
Chemotherapy, and now targeted therapies and immunotherapies, are widely used for the management of patients with all stages of lung cancer. Some challenges present when patients are receiving concomitant hemodialysis for vario...
Case Study
Here we present a case of a mother’s struggle, in her own words, about defining her new role after her adult son’s cancer diagnosis and the importance of practicing family-centered care in this scenario.
A Mother’s Role
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Case Study
Michele Green received the results of her breast cancer biopsy last week. Before surgery for infiltrating ductal carcinoma to her left breast, Michele was advised to meet with the members of the Senior Adult Oncology Program ...
Abstract
Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) has emerged as a unique treatment modality. Patients who receive an allogeneic HSCT report feeling inadequately equipped to manage their postdischarge plan of care. It is ess...
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Fever may be the only sign of an underlying infection in neutropenic cancer patients. Unrecognized fever and untreated infections can lead to progressive sepsis and possibly death. The importance of early recognition, timely an...
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Despite initial complete remission rates of up to 90%, long-term, disease-free survival remains poor in patients with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Response to salvage chemotherapy is suboptimal; therefore...
