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Guidelines Insufficient for Prostate Cancer Germline Genetic Testing

According to researchers, only 43.8% of positive genetic variants detected in men with prostate cancer had corresponding recommendations for germline testing in National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines. The findings were published in JAMA Oncology.

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The Case of the Belated BRCA Test

Genetics & genomics

The Case of the Belated BRCA Test

Oncology Urgent Care Clinics Are an Emerging Setting for Cancer Care Delivery

Care coordination

Oncology Urgent Care Clinics Are an Emerging Setting for Cancer Care Delivery

We Are All Florence Nightingale

Oncology nurse influence

We Are All Florence Nightingale

Microfluidic Device May Pave Way for More Liquid Cancer Biopsies

Targeted therapy

Microfluidic Device May Pave Way for More Liquid Cancer Biopsies

Making a treatment decision for a cancer diagnosis is a very complex and challenging event for patients. This is particularly evident among men with prostate cancer. Because so many treatment options exist, often without a single best therapeutic or medical outcome, many men with prostate cancer may have challenges when making a treatment decision. Most patients rely on their providers to help them better understand their diagnosis, available treatments, impact, and side effects from treatment, but patients

Shared decision making (SDM)

Research Sheds Light on the Complexities of Shared Decision Making

For Oxaliplatin Hypersensitivity Reactions, Prevention Is the Best Strategy, but Here’s How to Manage Them

For Oxaliplatin Hypersensitivity Reactions, Prevention Is the Best Strategy, but Here’s How to Manage Them

Miller Murphy Retires After Storied Career in Oncology

Miller Murphy Retires After Storied Career in Oncology

ONS Hosts Inaugural International Oncology Nursing Conference in Azerbaijan

ONS Hosts Inaugural International Oncology Nursing Conference in Azerbaijan

Obesity-Related Cancer Incidence Increases in Young Adults

Obesity-Related Cancer Incidence Increases in Young Adults

Geriatric Assessments Can Improve Shared Decision Making, Patient Satisfaction

Shared decision making (SDM)

Geriatric Assessments Can Improve Shared Decision Making, Patient Satisfaction

How Shared Decision Making Affects Cancer Care

Shared decision making (SDM)

How Shared Decision Making Affects Cancer Care

Which of the Following Late Symptoms of Increased Intracranial Pressure Is Not Included in the Cushing Triad?

Clinical practice

Which of the Following Late Symptoms of Increased Intracranial Pressure Is Not Included in the Cushing Triad?

Joint Commission Focuses on Quality, Safety for 2019

Joint Commission Focuses on Quality, Safety for 2019

Smartphone App Helps Patients Manage Cancer Pain

Pain management

Smartphone App Helps Patients Manage Cancer Pain

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Glasdegib

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Glasdegib

By Growing Together, We Can Transform Care

By Growing Together, We Can Transform Care

Recognize and Respond to Incivility in Nursing

Incivility in nursing

Recognize and Respond to Incivility in Nursing

What Is the Process Called When Natural Killer Cells Target Immunoglobulin G-Coated Cells, Resulting in Cell Lysis?

What Is the Process Called When Natural Killer Cells Target Immunoglobulin G-Coated Cells, Resulting in Cell Lysis?

Board Forms Framework for the Future of ONS and Oncology Nursing

Board Forms Framework for the Future of ONS and Oncology Nursing

Ancestry Analysis Identifies Genetic Cause for Increased Multiple Myelmoma in African Americans

Ancestry Analysis Identifies Genetic Cause for Increased Multiple Myeloma in African Americans

FDA Approves Atezolizumab for Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Atezolizumab for Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer

Biosimilars, Oral Agents, and Drugs Targeting Genetic Mutations Are Creating a Paradigm Shift in Cancer Treatment

Genetics & genomics

Biosimilars, Oral Agents, and Drugs Targeting Genetic Mutations Are Creating a Paradigm Shift in Cancer Treatment

Evidence Doesn’t Support Antioxidant Supplementation for Patients With Cancer

Complementary therapy

Evidence Doesn’t Support Antioxidant Supplementation for Patients With Cancer

Which of the Following Should Not Be Recommended to Patients Taking Oral Antineoplastic Medication at Home?

Patient Education

Which of the Following Should Not Be Recommended to Patients Taking Oral Antineoplastic Medication at Home?

Adding Chemo to Immunotherapy May Resensitize Resistant Tumors

Adding Chemo to Immunotherapy May Resensitize Resistant Tumors

Understand the Evidence for Exercise in Gynecologic Cancer-Related Fatigue

Treatment side effects

Understand the Evidence for Exercise in Gynecologic Cancer-Related Fatigue

FDA Approves Atezolizumab for PD-L1 Positive Unresectable Locally Advanced or Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Atezolizumab for PD-L1 Positive Unresectable Locally Advanced or Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

What Does the Research Say About Genetic Testing and Underserved Populations?

What Does the Research Say About Genetic Testing and Underserved Populations?

Which of the Following Leads to the Greatest Percentage of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Cases?

Which of the Following Leads to the Greatest Percentage of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Cases?

What Is the APRN’s Role in Managing Patients Receiving Targeted Therapy?

Targeted therapy

What Is the APRN’s Role in Managing Patients Receiving Targeted Therapy?

Hospital-Acquired Conditions Reduced by Nearly 1 Million From 2014–2017

Clinical practice

Hospital-Acquired Conditions Reduced by Nearly 1 Million From 2014–2017

Emily Edelman, MS, CGC, is the associate director of clinical and continuing education at the Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, ME.

Genetics & genomics

How Do You Address Unanticipated Genomic Testing Results?

Testing in the Era of Precision Oncology

Targeted therapy

Testing in the Era of Precision Oncology

Three ONS Members Selected to Inaugural Class of CNSI Fellows

Oncology nurse pride

Three ONS Members Selected to Inaugural Class of CNSI Fellows

FDA Approves Trastuzumab and Hyaluronidase-oysk Injection for Subcutaneous Use

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Trastuzumab and Hyaluronidase-oysk Injection for Subcutaneous Use

Which of the Following Strategies Is an Example of Developing a Provider-Patient Relationship to Negotiate an Oral Adherence Plan?

Oncology nurse-patient relationship

Which of the Following Strategies Is an Example of Developing a Provider-Patient Relationship to Negotiate an Oral Adherence Plan?

Open Hysterectomy Has Better Outcomes Than Minimally Invasive Surgery in Cervical Cancer

Open Hysterectomy Has Better Outcomes Than Minimally Invasive Surgery in Cervical Cancer

February 27, 2019

Modifying Five Lifestyle Factors Could Change the U.S. Cancer Burden

Cancer risk prevention

Modifying Five Lifestyle Factors Could Change the U.S. Cancer Burden

February 26, 2019

FDA Approves Lonsurf for Recurrent Metastatic Gastric or GEJ Adenocarcinoma

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Trifluridine and Tipiracil Tablet for Recurrent Metastatic Gastric or GEJ Adenocarcinoma

February 26, 2019

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Ribociclib

Clinical practice

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Ribociclib

February 26, 2019

Which of the Following Actions Would Not Decrease Risk for Exposure to Asbestos?

Cancer risk prevention

Which of the Following Actions Would Not Decrease Risk for Asbestos-Related Cancers?

February 22, 2019

How APRNs Can Manage Immunotherapy-Related Hypothyroidism in Patients With Cancer

Advanced practice nursing (APN)

How APRNs Can Manage Immunotherapy-Related Hypothyroidism in Patients With Cancer

February 21, 2019

Shorter EBRT for Early Prostate Cancer Has Similar Outcomes

Prostate cancer

Shorter EBRT for Early Prostate Cancer Has Similar Outcomes

February 20, 2019

What Women Need to Know About Preventing Gynecologic Cancers

Cancer prevention

What Women Need to Know About Preventing Gynecologic Cancers

February 19, 2019

FDA Approves Pembrolizumab for Adjuvant Treatment of Melanoma

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Pembrolizumab for Adjuvant Treatment of Melanoma

February 19, 2019

Cultivate Cultural Humility in Yourself and Your Practice

Nurse self-care

Cultivate Cultural Humility in Yourself and Your Practice

February 19, 2019

Year-End Board Work Focuses on Strengthening ONS Leadership

Year-End Board Work Focuses on Strengthening ONS Leadership

February 15, 2019

Which of the Following Is Now Included in the Eighth Edition of the AJCC’s Cancer Staging Guidelines?

Clinical practice

Which of the Following Is Now Included in the Eighth Edition of the AJCC’s Cancer Staging Guidelines?

February 15, 2019

Epigenetic Cervical Cancer Test May Be More Accurate Than Pap or HPV Tests

Genetics & genomics

Epigenetic Cervical Cancer Test May Be More Accurate Than Pap or HPV Tests

February 13, 2019

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