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    Oncology health literacy

    ASCO Annual Meeting

    Study Investigates How Health Literacy Affects Adherence to Oral Cancer Medications

    Ensuring patients adhere to oral medications for cancer can be a complex task, especially if patients have low health literacy. Oral medications for cancer continue to be more prevalent, but rates of adherence to oral therapy vary widely by population, cancer type, and level of education. At the 2018 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, researchers presented the results of a study that hypothesized health literacy’s connection to oral medication adherence and whether a multilevel intervention approach would result in greater adherence.

    June 04, 2018
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    Advocating for Your Patients

    Nurse navigators are advocating for patients in institutions across the country, setting an example for what oncology nurses at any level can do to help their patients through the cancer journey.
    October 04, 2016
    Clinical practice

    The Case of the Targeted Therapy Misperception

    Jessica is preparing discharge teaching for Marty, a 63-year-old woman with stage IIIB high-grade serous ovarian cancer. During the discussion, Marty asks Jessica why such harsh treatment is being recommended when targeted therapies can kill cancer without destroying the immune system and causing any severe side effects.
    September 20, 2016
    Clinical practice

    The Case of the Feeding Tube Fear

    Owen has been prescribed radiation and chemotherapy before surgery. He has had two weeks of therapy and has lost nearly five pounds. When the dietician mentioned a feeding tube, he "just blew up." What would you do?
    August 16, 2016
    Interdisciplinary teams

    Alpha, Beta, and Beyond: How Radiation Therapy Is Evolving in Cancer Care

    The field of radiation therapy has come a long way since the introduction of x-rays in 1896. Radiation therapy is now used in nearly 50% of all cancer cases and contributes to 40% of curative treatment. With recent advancements, radiation therapy has grown by leaps and bounds.
    August 02, 2016
    Clinical practice

    The Case of the Alopecia Aversion

    Grace is a 42-year-old woman diagnosed with ER/PR-positive breast cancer who has been scheduled for four cycles of docetaxel plus cyclophosphamide chemotherapy. She's worried about losing her beautiful brunette hair.
    June 14, 2016
    Clinical practice

    Seven Simple Strategies Addressing Health Literacy

    I was more than a bit nervous to make the call. After all, she was a biology professor and knew more about life on a cellular level than I could possibly fathom. She had just been diagnosed with breast cancer. And I was calling to educate her?

    May 13, 2016
    Oncology health literacy

    The Impact of Health Literacy on Safety and Quality

    A person with adequate health literacy has the ability to access, understand, and act on health-related information. Safety and quality can suffer when a person is limited in any one of these components.
    May 04, 2016
    Cancer health disparities

    How Have University-Community Partnerships Addressed Cancer Disparities in Hawaii?

    Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders (NHOPI) experience a disproportionate burden of cancer. Although NHOPI make up only 1% of the U.S. population, they comprise 26% of Hawai‘i residents. The reasons for cancer health disparities in NHOPI include higher prevalence of tobacco use and obesity, lower income, lower rates of insurance coverage, and lower access to care than Caucasians.
    April 05, 2016
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    Oncology health literacy

    Patient Education Needs With Pazopanib Therapy for Soft Tissue Sarcoma

    Few therapies are effective for treating advanced soft tissue sarcoma, so pazopanib quickly became a commonly prescribed therapy once it was approved for STS in April 2012. Although pazopanib is safe and effective, patients must be educated about its administration and side effects.
    March 08, 2016
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    The Case of the Cancer Treatment Confusion

    Erin is a 34-year-old woman who is newly diagnosed with stage IIIA, ER+, PR+, HER2–, BRCA– breast cancer. She has a 5 cm tumor and one positive lymph node. She's a single mom, with one five-year-old child. She says that she just wants to have a mastectomy, probably a double mastectomy, and “have it over with and start chemo.” She says she's tired of waiting and wondering what will happen.
    February 16, 2016
    Clinical practice

    Educate the Public About Palliative Care

    My community hospital serves patients from several, small rural counties and many of the patients that I meet do not have a clear understanding of what palliative care is. Many are afraid of this term and by mentioning it, I have turned the conversation into a negative.
    December 23, 2014
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