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New Liquid Biopsy Approach Is Accurate in Detecting Early Cancer

A test that looks at circulating DNA rather than specific mutations is accurate in detecting 72% of early cancer cases and correctly identifying the tissue of origin in 75% of cases, researchers reported in study findings published in Nature.

October 30, 2019

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To Truly Innovate, We Must Move Beyond the Past

To Truly Innovate, We Must Move Beyond the Past

October 29, 2019

Harness Stress for Focus and Productivity

Nurse self-care

Harness Stress for Focus and Productivity

October 29, 2019

FDA Approves Niraparib for HRD-Positive Advanced Ovarian Cancer

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Niraparib for HRD-Positive Advanced Ovarian Cancer

October 24, 2019

Updated ONS Position Statement Highlights Health Consequences of Vaping

October 23, 2019

Small Study Shows T-Cell Activity in Pancreatic Cancer

Small Study Shows T-Cell Activity in Pancreatic Cancer

October 23, 2019

Plan Ahead to Ensure Consistency in Patient Care and Communication During Drug Shortages

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Plan Ahead to Ensure Consistency in Patient Care and Communication During Drug Shortages

October 22, 2019

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Darolutamide (Nubeqa®)

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Darolutamide

October 22, 2019

Should You Wear a Gown to Disconnect Chemo?

Should You Wear a Gown to Disconnect Chemo?

October 21, 2019

Colorectal Cancer Diagnoses Increasing in Patients Younger Than 50

Clinical practice

Colorectal Cancer Diagnoses Increasing in Patients Younger Than 50

October 16, 2019

The Case of the Nicotine Nightmare

Cancer risk factors

The Case of the Nicotine Nightmare

October 15, 2019

How Can Electronic Health Records Help Nurses Implement OCM Changes?

Medical reimbursement

How Can Electronic Health Records Help Nurses Implement OCM Changes?

October 14, 2019

irAEs Linked to Improved Benefit From Pembrolizumab

irAEs Linked to Improved Benefit From Pembrolizumab

October 09, 2019

Getting the Right Treatment at the Right Time Reduces Inequities in Breast Cancer Survival

Cancer health disparities

Getting the Right Treatment at the Right Time Reduces Inequities in Breast Cancer Survival

October 08, 2019

Patient Education Is Critical to Managing irAEs for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Patient Education Is Critical to Managing irAEs for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

October 08, 2019

Pediatric Cancer Survivors Have Higher Mortality After Adult Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Pediatric Cancer Survivors Have Higher Mortality After Adult Breast Cancer Diagnosis

October 02, 2019

Patient-Centered Care Through the Oncology Care Model

Quality of care

Patient-Centered Care Through the Oncology Care Model

October 01, 2019

How Is ONS Supporting OCM Nursing Practice?

Care coordination

How Is ONS Supporting OCM Nursing Practice?

October 01, 2019

FDA Approves Daratumumab for Transplant-Eligible Multiple Myeloma

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Daratumumab for Transplant-Eligible Multiple Myeloma

September 26, 2019

FDA Rolls Out More New Indications for Existing Agents

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Rolls Out More New Indications for Existing Agents

September 25, 2019

Model May Help Predict Lung Cancer Risk in Patients With Nodules

Cancer risk factors

Model May Help Predict Lung Cancer Risk in Patients With Nodules

September 25, 2019

Membership Dues Will Not Increase for 2020

Membership Dues Will Not Increase for 2020

September 24, 2019

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Erdafitinib

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Erdafitinib

September 24, 2019

Pneumonitis With Immunotherapy Treatment

Pneumonitis With Immunotherapy Treatment

September 23, 2019

FDA Approves Apalutamide for Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Apalutamide for Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer

September 18, 2019

Vaccine May Boost CAR T-Cell Activity in Solid Tumors

Vaccine May Boost CAR T-Cell Activity in Solid Tumors

September 18, 2019

FDA Approves Combination Pembrolizumab Plus Lenvatinib

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Combination Pembrolizumab Plus Lenvatinib

September 17, 2019

Leaders Need to Walk the Talk When It Comes to Self-Care, Too

Nurse self-care

Leaders Need to Walk the Talk When It Comes to Self-Care, Too

September 17, 2019

Your Words Matter, So Use Them to Advocate for Change

Cancer healthcare advocacy

Your Words Matter, So Use Them to Advocate for Change

September 16, 2019

ONS Names Debra Lyon as Incoming Oncology Nursing Forum Editor

ONS Names Debra Lyon as Incoming Oncology Nursing Forum Editor

September 16, 2019

FDA Warns of Rare Lung Inflammation With Certain CDK 4/6 Inhibitors

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Warns of Rare Lung Inflammation With Certain CDK 4/6 Inhibitors

September 13, 2019

Hematologic Cancers Have Higher Long-Term Risk of Clots and Bleeding

Hematologic Cancers Have Higher Long-Term Risk of Clots and Bleeding

September 11, 2019

Company Recalls TPN Bags Because of Leak and Infection Risk

Company Recalls TPN Bags Because of Leak and Infection Risk

September 10, 2019

Why Aren’t Nurses Adhering to PPE Requirements?

Why Aren’t Nurses Adhering to PPE Requirements?

September 10, 2019

Evidence Supports Strategies for Better Safe Handling Practice

Evidence Supports Strategies for Better Safe Handling Practice

September 09, 2019

Oncology Formulations Not Affected by Bevacizumab Recall

Prescription medication

Oncology Formulations Not Affected by Bevacizumab Recall

September 06, 2019

Melanoma Death Rates Are Falling Fast, Thanks to Immunotherapy

Melanoma Death Rates Are Falling Fast, Thanks to Immunotherapy

September 04, 2019

USP <800> Brings Change, Collaboration to Pharmacy and Nursing

USP <800> Brings Change, Collaboration to Pharmacy and Nursing

September 03, 2019

Handle With Care: How USP <800> Will Affect Nursing Practice

Handle With Care: How USP <800> Will Affect Nursing Practice

September 03, 2019

HOPA and ONS Collaborate on Safe Handling Guidelines Consistent With National Recommendations

September 03, 2019

ONS Publications Receive High Honors in Awards Competitions

August 29, 2019

To Prevent Hepatoxicity, Monitor Liver Function During Cancer Treatment

Advanced practice nursing (APN)

To Prevent Hepatoxicity, Monitor Liver Function During Cancer Treatment

August 28, 2019

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Venetoclax

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Venetoclax

August 27, 2019

Summer’s Dog Days Are Energizing, Not Lazy, for ONS and Its Volunteers

Summer’s Dog Days Are Energizing, Not Lazy, for ONS and Its Volunteers

August 26, 2019

Evidence Shows Tai Chi May Be Useful for Insomnia

Complementary therapy

Evidence Shows Tai Chi May Be Useful for Insomnia

August 22, 2019

Hyperthyroidism Treatment Linked to Increased Cancer Death Risk

Cancer risk factors

Hyperthyroidism Treatment Linked to Increased Cancer Death Risk

August 21, 2019

Ruth McCorkle Leaves Legacy of Innovation, Advancement in Oncology Nursing

Ruth McCorkle Leaves Legacy of Innovation, Advancement in Oncology Nursing

August 20, 2019

The Case of the Safety Session

The Case of the Safety Session

August 20, 2019

Healthy Finances Allow ONS to Advance Oncology Nursing and Science

Healthy Finances Allow ONS to Advance Oncology Nursing and Science

August 18, 2019

FDA Approves Fedratinib for Myelofibrosis

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Fedratinib for Myelofibrosis

August 16, 2019

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